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KR05 OAY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,809 mi
Last recorded52,809 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 OAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,442 miles

Offside Repeater damaged but fully operational

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,725 miles

Front Slight play in anti-roll bar linkages

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,513 miles

Slight play in both nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar links

Fail 25 Jun 2015 44,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar linkages

Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,820 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 41,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,200 miles

Cover sills fitted

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 24 Jul 2013 38,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cover sills fitted

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

Perishment to offside rear tyre

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,266 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 29,266 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 25,494 miles

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

offside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,494 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,681 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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KR05 OAY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR05 OAY, 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

How do I check the history of KR05 OAY?

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What year was KR05 OAY registered?

KR05 OAY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is KR05 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 OAY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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