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KD55 UPL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,684 mi
Last recorded95,684 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 UPL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,684 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 90,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,800 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,657 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 74,657 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,001 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 65,958 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 58,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,683 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 53,674 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING OUTER EDGES & CUT IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,499 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2013 32,147 miles

NSR and OSR tyres cracked at outer treadbut no cords visible.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,737 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,367 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,865 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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KD55 UPL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KD55 UPL, 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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KD55 UPL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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