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KJ55 FVU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 116,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 110,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 110,572 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 104,247 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn and corroding close to excess

engine oil cap missing requires urgent replacement

Fail 23 Jul 2016 98,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroding close to excess

engine oil cap missing requires urgent replacement

Pass 1 Aug 2015 87,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 87,318 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,657 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,337 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine manegement light on

Fail 13 Jul 2013 65,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine manegement light on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 54,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,506 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs starting to rust on iner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,291 miles

Both front wiper blades perishing.

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil level low.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,087 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 FVU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

KJ55 FVU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KJ55 FVU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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