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KM05 XTA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,278 mi
Last recorded147,278 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 XTA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 147,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 147,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 140,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 140,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 130,596 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 130,596 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2014 129,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,661 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,782 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 88,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 70,718 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 70,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,495 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 XTA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XTA, 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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KM05 XTA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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