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KY05 HVO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,832 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 98,832 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlight units opaque (polished) (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,681 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 97,681 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 97,172 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,052 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,403 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 95,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,012 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 84,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,955 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 81,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,935 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KY05 HVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KY05 HVO, 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 KY05 HVO registered?

KY05 HVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is KY05 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 HVO shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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