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KJ55 FVO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,616 mi
Last recorded124,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 124,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,285 miles

rear section exhaust corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damage on tyre side wall

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 113,285 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damage on tyre side wall

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 107,306 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 107,305 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,965 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,407 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,065 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 86,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,576 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 65,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,496 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 56,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,809 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,809 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

front disc's worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,812 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,658 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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KJ55 FVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KJ55 FVO, 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 KJ55 FVO registered?

KJ55 FVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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