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KU55 KCZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,438 mi
Last recorded150,438 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 150,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 129,718 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 110,121 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 110,113 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 93,023 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,893 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,318 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 81,317 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective light misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,500 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 77,499 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,834 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,799 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 72,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,324 miles

headlight lens misting over

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,661 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,140 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,192 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,792 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,840 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,840 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,162 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner/outer edges,worn to legal limit

nearside front wiper split

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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KU55 KCZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU55 KCZ, 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 KU55 KCZ registered?

KU55 KCZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KU55 KCZ safe to buy?

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