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KU55 KGA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,458 mi
Last recorded78,458 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KGA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 78,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 May 2023 75,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,181 miles

Offside Rear brake shows binding overheating , but not binding at time of test

Offside Rear tyre perished cracking

deep curb damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall close to inner cords

travel to handbrake

Pass 1 Sep 2019 61,217 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 60,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,832 miles

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

both headlamp lenses faded beam image becoming poor

Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,548 miles

edges of rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2017 46,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

edges of rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,083 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 42,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 39,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,253 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,252 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs lightly rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KU55 KGA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU55 KGA, 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 KU55 KGA registered?

KU55 KGA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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