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KM55 ELX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,054 mi
Last recorded100,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 ELX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,054 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,637 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,949 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 81,878 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,082 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 46,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in o/s/f tyre also starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

nail in o/s/f tyre also starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,506 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,130 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,387 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,392 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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KM55 ELX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM55 ELX, 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 KM55 ELX registered?

KM55 ELX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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