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KS05 AYE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,300 mi
Last recorded59,300 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 AYE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 59,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,300 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,464 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,782 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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KS05 AYE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,593 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 KS05 AYE, 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 22 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 KS05 AYE registered?

KS05 AYE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is KS05 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 AYE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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