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KX05 YMM

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,238 mi
Last recorded102,238 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YMM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 89,175 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2018 89,169 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,072 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,063 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,059 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,546 miles

Can not check rear seat belts due to seats have been folded down

N/S/F tyre has cut on outer wall but not exceeded the limit

O/S/F, N/S/F and O/S/R tyre valves damaged

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 76,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Can not check rear seat belts due to seats have been folded down

N/S/F tyre has cut on outer wall but not exceeded the limit

O/S/F, N/S/F and O/S/R tyre valves damaged

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

Pass 31 May 2014 70,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 53,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 48,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,298 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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KX05 YMM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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