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KY05 WCP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,310 mi
Last recorded132,310 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 WCP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 132,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 118,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 113,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 106,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 95,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 95,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,873 miles

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre.

N/S/R brake disc corroded and worn.

O/S/R tyre perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,509 miles

Brake discs corroded and worn.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre side wall damaged slightly.

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre side wall damaged slightly.

O/S/R tyre perished slightly.

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 78,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake discs corroded and worn.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre side wall damaged slightly.

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre side wall damaged slightly.

O/S/R tyre perished slightly.

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,234 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,768 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,768 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,343 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,343 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 302,429 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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)

near side mirror missing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,237 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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KY05 WCP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KY05 WCP, 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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KY05 WCP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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