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KM56 YBW

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,717 mi
Last recorded68,717 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 YBW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,717 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

steering a bit stiff

Fail 3 Aug 2018 68,717 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

steering a bit stiff

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,700 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 67,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 107,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 107,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 73,251 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,251 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,660 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 33,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,589 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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KM56 YBW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 62,076 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 KM56 YBW, 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 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KM56 YBW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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