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KW05 YAA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,761 mi
Last recorded58,761 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 YAA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 58,761 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,375 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 55,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,020 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 52,020 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,665 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 47,665 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,369 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,673 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on edges (raised tread pattern)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,928 miles

small split in nearside wiper rubber

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,947 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,273 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,650 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,678 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,714 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 YAA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA registered?

KW05 YAA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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