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KP55 BWA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,054 mi
Last recorded134,054 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BWA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 134,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 133,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 118,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,034 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,318 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 108,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,243 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 103,243 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 98,493 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 98,493 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,460 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 79,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,033 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,263 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,787 miles

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

nearside front washer part blocked

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2010 64,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front washer part blocked

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,006 miles

dampness to raer shock absorbers both sides

rear brake pads low

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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KP55 BWA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP55 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP55 BWA registered?

KP55 BWA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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