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KV55 OVW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,208 mi
Last recorded60,208 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,208 miles

both h/lamp lenses fading

corr on rear springs

n/s/f ball joint boot perished

o/s/f track rod end boot perished

Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,723 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear axle bushes

Nearside & Offside headlights poor images

Pass 10 Oct 2020 57,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 57,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 55,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,336 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 52,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/scored (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres have slight irregular wear

Fail 30 Oct 2017 49,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Minimum parking brake efficiency only just met

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/scored (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres have slight irregular wear

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,782 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 45,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,349 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 42,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,090 miles

both rear tyres worn / bold on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge + o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut to near side rear tyre inner wall not exposing cords at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear discs grooved

Fail 19 Oct 2011 25,529 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear discs grooved

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,457 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 17,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,783 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 OVW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KV55 OVW, 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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KV55 OVW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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