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KM05 XAW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,839 mi
Last recorded101,839 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,839 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,056 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 95,056 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 95,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp dim

Pass 6 Jul 2020 90,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 90,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,285 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,735 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,353 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,348 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,181 miles

very slight play front antiroll bar links

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,482 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,582 miles

interior rear view mirror not fitted

nearside wiperblade worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,814 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,000 miles

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 XAW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAW, 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.

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What year was KM05 XAW registered?

KM05 XAW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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