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OE05 KWZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,043 mi
Last recorded63,043 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 KWZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk casing is missing but still operates ok.

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 63,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk casing is missing but still operates ok.

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,981 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,981 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,336 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,398 miles

front bumper cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,449 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,710 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 18,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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OE05 KWZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OE05 KWZ, 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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What year was OE05 KWZ registered?

OE05 KWZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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