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K444 SMT

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,365 mi
Last recorded114,365 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 SMT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 114,365 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 114,365 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,524 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 111,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 109,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,904 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 106,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,360 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,871 miles

front brake disc's rusty on inner edges

slight oil leak from engine aera

Pass 3 May 2018 95,780 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 95,777 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,158 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 61,606 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,505 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 50,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,241 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 28,998 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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K444 SMT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K444 SMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K444 SMT?

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What year was K444 SMT registered?

K444 SMT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is K444 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K444 SMT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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