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KM05 JDJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,162 mi
Last recorded108,162 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 JDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2012 108,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 108,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,844 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 96,844 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,997 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 66,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 6,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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KM05 JDJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM05 JDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM05 JDJ registered?

KM05 JDJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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