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KW05 BCF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,002 mi
Last recorded157,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BCF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 157,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 157,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear spring saddle broken

engine mill light on

gear box oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 136,463 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 136,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 123,645 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight movement in both front anti roll bar drop links

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm tie rod

Fail 11 Apr 2014 123,645 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight movement in both front anti roll bar drop links

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm tie rod

Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,812 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs are in poor condition

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is in poor condition and tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake discs are in poor condition

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop link bars

Fail 2 Apr 2013 110,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

inner surfaces of front brake discs are in poor condition

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is in poor condition and tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake discs are in poor condition

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop link bars

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,844 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,378 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 54,378 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,067 miles

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

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

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 BCF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 KW05 BCF, 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 KW05 BCF registered?

KW05 BCF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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