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KN05 OOJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 120,772 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 120,772 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake little travel.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 112,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 112,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,463 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 94,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 90,708 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,218 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 69,218 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 45,975 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 45,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,597 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 17,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 14,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,754 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 OOJ 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 73.7%.

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 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 KN05 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

KN05 OOJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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