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KN05 PSY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,847 mi
Last recorded165,847 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 PSY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 165,847 miles

4/11 high level stop lamp not working - still more than 50%

Both front shock absorber casings slight corrosion

Both headlamps dim

Both sills / chassis corrosion

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Main beam image not correct

Offside Rear Tyre starting wear bald on edge - starting perish - no cords shown - 195 50 R15

Rear Both rear coil springs corrosion

Rear number plate starting deteriorate

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ball joint covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front exhaust blow - still passed emissions test

Fail 24 Oct 2018 165,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

4/11 high level stop lamp not working - still more than 50%

Both front shock absorber casings slight corrosion

Both headlamps dim

Both sills / chassis corrosion

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Main beam image not correct

Offside Rear Tyre starting wear bald on edge - starting perish - no cords shown - 195 50 R15

Rear Both rear coil springs corrosion

Rear number plate starting deteriorate

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ball joint covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front exhaust blow - still passed emissions test

Pass 20 Nov 2017 165,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under side rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2017 165,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under side rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2016 162,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 162,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,645 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 149,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 141,783 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 141,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 133,375 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 133,375 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 121,736 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 121,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 88,111 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 70,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,593 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,434 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 34,434 miles

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

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 PSY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 PSY, 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 PSY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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