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KM55 JTU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,901 mi
Last recorded109,901 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 JTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 109,901 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2016 108,433 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

part of high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Nov 2015 106,136 miles

part of high level stop light not working

Fail 14 Nov 2015 106,136 miles

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

part of high level stop light not working

Fail 13 Nov 2014 103,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

part of high-level stop light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

part of high-level stop light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2013 101,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

part of high-level stop light not working

Fail 9 Nov 2013 101,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn down to wear bands

offside front tyre worn down to wear bands

offside front tyre worn on stepped edges

part of high-level stop light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,956 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 99,954 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,656 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 94,652 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,429 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wiper blade split at the end

Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 JTU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

KM55 JTU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KM55 JTU safe to buy?

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