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KW05 AUL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,622 mi
Last recorded55,622 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 AUL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 47,321 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 47,320 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on outer edge and perishing

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge and cut in side wall [not to cords]

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,866 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 21,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,803 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)

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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KW05 AUL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KW05 AUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW05 AUL registered?

KW05 AUL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is KW05 AUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 AUL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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