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KP05 XSW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,586 mi
Last recorded53,586 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 XSW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,811 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 52,762 miles

fuel cap seal perished

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension & braking components covered in underseal

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension & braking components covered in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,482 miles

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

Front beam image is faint but visible

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underneath car has surface corrosion all round brake caliper/suspension mounting front and rear

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,377 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 52,341 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,100 miles

Offside Front wiper worn and a little smeary, 26"

Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,302 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,924 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,884 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,371 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2011 27,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,621 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 22,484 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 17,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,209 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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KP05 XSW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KP05 XSW, 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 KP05 XSW registered?

KP05 XSW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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