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KX05 YMD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,280 mi
Last recorded110,280 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YMD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,280 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 110,274 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,925 miles

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,925 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,435 miles

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

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

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,906 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,835 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

heat sheild loose in manifold making tinging noise

Fail 27 Mar 2010 36,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

heat sheild loose in manifold making tinging noise

recommend tracking due to adverse tyre wear

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,016 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2009 29,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,674 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorated. Advise renewal

Fail 11 Mar 2008 22,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KX05 YMD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KX05 YMD, 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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KX05 YMD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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