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KM55 VYX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,933 mi
Last recorded69,933 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 69,933 miles

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

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,882 miles

Bumper insecure Rear bumper ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage Near side rear chassis end damaged (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage Off side rear chassis kinked (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 54,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,929 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 112,689 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,151 miles

Both rear tyres perrished, O/S/R is close to legal limit

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,071 miles

battery insecure

front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,770 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2011 43,749 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Battery insecure

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

offside front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2011 42,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,830 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 33,829 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,390 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 33,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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 VYX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM55 VYX registered?

KM55 VYX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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