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KU55 UHD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,281 mi
Last recorded154,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 154,281 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 143,656 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 137,661 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 137,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 131,212 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axel bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2019 127,827 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front mirror casing missing

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

Pass 3 May 2018 127,212 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 127,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 124,725 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 117,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 102,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 102,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,594 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 84,541 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,825 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/s rear tyre has a cut in sidewall,but not exposing cords.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,318 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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KU55 UHD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU55 UHD, 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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KU55 UHD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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