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KR05 EZJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,522 mi
Last recorded77,522 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 EZJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,792 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 72,751 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 70,651 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,854 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body , suspension and exhaust components rusty, (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body and suspension components,rusty (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread Near limit and Cracking ,it also has a nail in the out side edge of the tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body and suspension components,rusty (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread Near limit and Cracking ,it also has a nail in the out side edge of the tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working fitted A new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,721 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 67,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,932 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,521 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,143 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,070 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 48,066 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,545 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,988 miles

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

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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KR05 EZJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KR05 EZJ, 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 KR05 EZJ registered?

KR05 EZJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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