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DE55 KHV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 97,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,872 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,443 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,649 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 49,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 49,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,392 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,525 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 41,526 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,556 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,286 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 20,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,240 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 12,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,026 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
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DE55 KHV 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE55 KHV, 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 DE55 KHV registered?

DE55 KHV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is DE55 KHV safe to buy?

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