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KV55 UNB

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,364 mi
Last recorded87,364 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 UNB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 87,364 miles

Damage to offside rear bumper

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Nearside wiper blade is split but still clearing the screen

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

Rear brake discs are worn

Fail 11 Oct 2014 72,949 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Nearside wiper blade is split but still clearing the screen

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

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,918 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 14,000 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front indicator/fog lamp loose

Fail 18 Oct 2012 49,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Advise:front brake pads getting low & front brake disc's lipped

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,006 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 40,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,403 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,175 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,043 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,599 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 24 Sep 2008 30,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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 UNB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

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

Is KV55 UNB safe to buy?

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