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KN55 BKZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Bronze Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,296 mi
Last recorded129,296 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 BKZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 129,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2014 119,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 101,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,546 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,805 miles

High level stop lamp has inoperative element

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,805 miles

High level stop lamp has inoperative element

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,121 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 71,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,146 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 57,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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KN55 BKZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Bronze with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KN55 BKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN55 BKZ registered?

KN55 BKZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KN55 BKZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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