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NX05 WKN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,403 mi
Last recorded130,403 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 WKN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 130,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body rust

Fail 16 Jan 2019 130,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 126,896 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2018 126,896 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2017 110,603 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 110,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,124 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 104,124 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,697 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 95,697 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,895 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,079 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,783 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 73,783 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Travel on handbrake lever, adjustment required

Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,923 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,335 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Feb 2008 32,335 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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NX05 WKN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NX05 WKN, 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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NX05 WKN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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