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KX05 YMF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,368 mi
Last recorded202,368 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YMF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 202,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 190,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror damaged and secured with electrical tape but secure at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2016 190,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (arm loose) (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror damaged and secured with electrical tape but secure at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 175,558 miles

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

Wipers dont self park but easy to switch off in parked position

Fail 5 Mar 2015 175,558 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Wipers dont self park but easy to switch off in parked position

Pass 23 Apr 2014 159,209 miles

wiper park mechanism faulty

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 159,209 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper park mechanism faulty

Pass 11 Mar 2013 137,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 137,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,973 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 116,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,544 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,080 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,080 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,597 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 45,597 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 YMF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KX05 YMF, 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 KX05 YMF registered?

KX05 YMF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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