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KV05 UZO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,553 mi
Last recorded84,553 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 UZO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,553 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,405 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 83,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 100% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear has a dog cage ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear has a dog cage ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed retaining device missing hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed retaining device missing hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 68,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 64,758 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre cracked on shoulders

Fail 24 May 2018 64,758 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 11kg v 101kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre cracked on shoulders

Pass 24 May 2017 61,495 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 25 May 2016 57,956 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing & has cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre perishing has cracks in tread & worn low on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2015 54,219 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wiper poor

Pass 26 May 2015 54,219 miles

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

offside front wiper poor

Pass 15 May 2014 48,403 miles

Drivers side wiper blade split at end

Fail 15 May 2014 48,403 miles

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

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

Drivers side wiper blade split at end

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,861 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,213 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 23,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,700 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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KV05 UZO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV05 UZO, 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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KV05 UZO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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