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KR55 JXG

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

174,142 mi
Last recorded174,142 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 JXG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 174,142 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 172,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 172,273 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 171,791 miles

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

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

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

body corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2019 168,117 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 159,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 152,608 miles

front brakes pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,163 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,297 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,741 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KR55 JXG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KR55 JXG, 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 KR55 JXG registered?

KR55 JXG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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