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KU55 KHX

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,671 mi
Last recorded95,671 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KHX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,315 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 95,315 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,560 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,560 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,665 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 62,680 miles

Deep cut in N/S/F tyres outer sidewall

Engine management light on

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished.Serverly on shoulders

Fail 12 Oct 2013 62,680 miles

Deep cut in N/S/F tyres outer sidewall

Engine management light on

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

O/S/R Tyre perished.Serverly on shoulders

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,117 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 48,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,384 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 42,384 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,026 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 23,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively 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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KU55 KHX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KHX, 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 KHX registered?

KU55 KHX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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