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KP55 VBZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,503 mi
Last recorded80,503 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 VBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,503 miles

Exhaust system is a poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,500 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system is a poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,996 miles

e.m.l. on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,144 miles

both front brake dises quite woen (Advise attention)

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 27 May 2011 44,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,395 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,584 miles

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,657 miles

cut in tread to offside rear

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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KP55 VBZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KP55 VBZ, 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 KP55 VBZ registered?

KP55 VBZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is KP55 VBZ safe to buy?

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