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KV55 LHY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,502 miles

centre exhaust has slight blow

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,400 miles

front links worn

front tyres worn

pads and discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,353 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 95,353 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 95,347 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,509 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2010 46,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,311 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 9,231 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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KV55 LHY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV55 LHY, 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 KV55 LHY registered?

KV55 LHY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is KV55 LHY safe to buy?

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