CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR55 DDE

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,572 mi
Last recorded120,572 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 DDE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
View full Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,572 miles

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,617 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 117,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing more on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,951 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 112,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect fuel cap type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 108,256 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,420 miles

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

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,420 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,135 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen stone chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 101,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen stone chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 94,472 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,473 miles

exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

windscreen has a chip stone mark on the drivers side

Fail 1 Jun 2018 90,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

windscreen has a chip stone mark on the drivers side

Pass 30 May 2017 84,848 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 84,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,003 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 73,003 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 60,171 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,790 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 48,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,555 miles

front and rear brake pads low.offside front wiper split.nearside rear tyre low on tread.offside front tyre low on tread.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,155 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
Full Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KR55 DDE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 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 Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR55 DDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR55 DDE?

You can check the full history of KR55 DDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR55 DDE registered?

KR55 DDE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is KR55 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 DDE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR55 DDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR55 DDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.