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KM55 OWJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,031 mi
Last recorded68,031 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 OWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm , worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front door exterior handle slightly loose but door can be opened and secured shut

Fail 23 May 2019 68,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge of tread perished and split and tread lifting away (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face scored due to metal contact from pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm , worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front door exterior handle slightly loose but door can be opened and secured shut

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,355 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 63,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,105 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs worn and pads very low

stonechips in front screen

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,085 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 20,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,045 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 OWJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KM55 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

KM55 OWJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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