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KU55 VKS

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,358 mi
Last recorded129,358 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VKS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,358 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bulb in wrong

Pass 31 Aug 2022 121,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,003 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,441 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres worn

Fail 17 Aug 2016 93,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,073 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,327 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,543 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,992 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 65,154 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 11 May 2011 61,240 miles

rear brake disc poor surface condition

wipers smeery

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,361 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,414 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,114 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 VKS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VKS, 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 KU55 VKS registered?

KU55 VKS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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