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KS05 YXA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,951 mi
Last recorded150,951 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 YXA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 150,951 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 144,817 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 144,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 116,617 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,539 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 102,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 25 Oct 2014 96,602 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,972 miles

signs of fuel leaking from fuel tank?

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,365 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,419 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 YXA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

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

Is KS05 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 YXA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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