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KW54 FEG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,061 mi
Last recorded103,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 FEG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 96,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever high

Fail 30 Nov 2020 96,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever high

Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 86,742 miles

Front All position lamps not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,585 miles

Centre brake light partially out

Offside Rear tyre is close to limit and has a nail in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,717 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,203 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 70,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ONE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 64,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED SLIGHTLY SMALL CRACKS VISABLE IN SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ONE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,657 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 58,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 58,655 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,779 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 39,779 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,949 miles

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

nearside wiper slight split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,471 miles

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

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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KW54 FEG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KW54 FEG, 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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KW54 FEG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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