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MV55 KXG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,309 mi
Last recorded102,309 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,309 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,565 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 88,497 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted ALL 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake is lightly binding on u/l

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH BADLY WORN (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm LEFT (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,085 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH BADLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm LEFT (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 501 (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" WIPER FITTED (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,650 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,216 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 69,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,332 miles

eml light on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,332 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,174 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 26 Oct 2011 42,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,327 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,919 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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MV55 KXG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV55 KXG, 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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MV55 KXG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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