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KS05 YWY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,870 mi
Last recorded106,870 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 YWY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,870 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 106,866 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,657 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,514 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 30,128 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 YWY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YWY, 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

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What year was KS05 YWY registered?

KS05 YWY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is KS05 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 YWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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