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KS05 NWV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,596 mi
Last recorded95,596 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,596 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,985 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 94,985 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,254 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,377 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,729 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 89,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,435 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,118 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,413 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 76,413 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,100 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,925 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 63,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,512 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,764 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 NWV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KS05 NWV, 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 KS05 NWV registered?

KS05 NWV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is KS05 NWV safe to buy?

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