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KM55 MBX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 91,889 miles

Rear floor pan has corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,155 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 86,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,280 miles

Front Brake discs worn low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside mirror cover in poor condition

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust has slight leak

Fail 2 Nov 2018 79,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside mirror cover in poor condition

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,961 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,678 miles

ENGINE COVERFITTED

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 61,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE COVERFITTED

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Nov 2014 54,860 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,059 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,301 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 38,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,446 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,444 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,791 miles

FRONT DISCS WEARING THIN

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,072 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 25,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,743 miles

Offside Front 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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KM55 MBX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

KM55 MBX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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