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KJ55 FVT

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,836 mi
Last recorded32,836 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 32,836 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,989 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seel cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2024 30,976 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 30,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 29,071 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 28,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 27,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,318 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,263 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 25,263 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,665 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 20,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,694 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 17,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,791 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,057 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 10,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,469 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 FVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc 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 KJ55 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

KJ55 FVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KJ55 FVT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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