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KX05 YMU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,022 mi
Last recorded65,022 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 65,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 64,020 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,068 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,305 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,285 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,908 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 47,131 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jan 2018 47,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax ()

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2013 31,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,969 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,363 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,596 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,395 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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KX05 YMU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KX05 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX05 YMU registered?

KX05 YMU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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