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KW05 AUR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,738 mi
Last recorded91,738 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 AUR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 91,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,339 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 88,335 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,510 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 86,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,640 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS lenses are frosted (1.7.5a)

NS wiper in poor condition

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 85,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall/tread split in various places (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS lenses are frosted (1.7.5a)

NS wiper in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished in the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

OSF tyre sidewall and tread pattern perished

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS rear brake disc

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 83,488 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 83,478 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,564 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 67,564 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 67,008 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs excessively worn

n/s/r door / hinge defective

o/s/f window switch defective

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,733 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,741 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,383 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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KW05 AUR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KW05 AUR, 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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KW05 AUR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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