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KN05 NFR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,124 mi
Last recorded107,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,599 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 101,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 101,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 101,372 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,983 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,252 miles

n/s headlamp dim

wipers smear

Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s headlamp dim

wipers smear

Fail 15 Apr 2011 66,145 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre gouged on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,145 miles

offside rear tyre gouged on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cut on wall

offside rear tyre cut on wall

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,302 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 55,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 51,228 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 NFR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NFR, 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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KN05 NFR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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