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KN05 ORF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,009 mi
Last recorded128,009 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 ORF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 128,009 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.

Fail 9 May 2018 128,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 9 May 2017 121,390 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak from sump.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre splitting on sidewall

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Feb 2016 113,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre splitting on sidewall

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 99,419 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,540 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 94,535 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,029 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,454 miles

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

o/s dipped beam slightly dim

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

o/s dipped beam slightly dim

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2010 72,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,561 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 ORF 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 64.7%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

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

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