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KN05 KVO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,506 mi
Last recorded110,506 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 KVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 110,506 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside washers slightly poor

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,347 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,970 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 98,952 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlight patterns slightly poor

n/s washers poor in operation

wipers slightly poor in operation

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,561 miles

both headlight lens slightly poor

Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,760 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 91,759 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dent (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 71,702 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' PERMIT + 1 other (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,197 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 58,197 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 52,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,751 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,421 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,472 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,418 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 37,417 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 29,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 26,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,036 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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KN05 KVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN05 KVO, 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 KN05 KVO registered?

KN05 KVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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