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KJ55 FVY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,918 mi
Last recorded145,918 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 130,399 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 130,399 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 118,779 miles

Offside Rear Door Stiff To Open

Fail 18 Jun 2019 118,779 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Door Stiff To Open

Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,648 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen (driver's side) (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,485 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen (driver's side) (8.3.1a)

car presented for test with rear seat's folded flat. not allowing rear seat belt's to be fully inspected.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,046 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dull (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,337 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,044 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,259 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,045 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,267 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,625 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 1.6mm

Pass 30 Aug 2008 14,581 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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KJ55 FVY 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 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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

KJ55 FVY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KJ55 FVY shows 21 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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