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KU05 SFX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,314 mi
Last recorded103,314 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 SFX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,009 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,118 miles

offside handbrake weak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,980 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 72,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,433 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 61,433 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,552 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 49,512 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,701 miles

rear tyres and nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,492 miles

Both n/s tyres down to 2mm on outer edges.(still legal).

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,293 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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KU05 SFX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KU05 SFX, 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 KU05 SFX registered?

KU05 SFX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is KU05 SFX safe to buy?

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