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KC55 PVJ

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,297 mi
Last recorded109,297 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,297 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,090 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre misshapend

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,898 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 47,898 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2013 33,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,969 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 31,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,359 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,347 miles

slight damage to both front tyre side walls

Pass 12 Dec 2008 14,891 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 PVJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

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

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