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KC55 PUO

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,043 mi
Last recorded127,043 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 PUO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,650 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,688 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,586 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 82,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY Cracked & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY Cracked & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,692 miles

oil level low

Fail 23 Aug 2018 75,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil level low

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 68,239 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,529 miles

off side rear tyre is starting to go out of shape

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,529 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear tyre is starting to go out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,392 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,504 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 PUO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

KC55 PUO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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