MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre SPLITTING. (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside wiper shows signs of deterioration.
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs are pitted. (3.5.1i)
Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside wiper shows signs of deterioration.
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs are pitted. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside door mirror cover missing.
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer shoulder.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW05 BGV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc 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 BGV, 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 BGV registered?
KW05 BGV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 August 2005.
Is KW05 BGV safe to buy?
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