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KC55 PVE

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,084 mi
Last recorded58,084 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 PVE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,084 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 44,517 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,409 miles

Both front brake discs lipped (worn)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 29,798 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 29,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 17,186 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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KC55 PVE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC55 PVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KC55 PVE registered?

KC55 PVE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is KC55 PVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC55 PVE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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