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KM55 WBF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,296 mi
Last recorded83,296 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 83,296 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both aims wrong do to head lamps melted. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced All four head lamps melted. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Heat shield loose at tank area.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body heavily under sealed.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,762 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,475 miles

Parking brake requires adjustments

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

Underside body undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,249 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2019 78,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 74,811 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 70,380 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 70,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2014 65,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,443 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 62,443 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,796 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,266 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,526 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 WBF 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 76.5%.

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

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