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KU55 VFO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,545 mi
Last recorded79,545 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VFO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,545 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,990 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,246 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 77,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,730 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 65,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,616 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,856 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,099 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,803 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 41,803 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,308 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,679 miles

both front tyres worn on edges on legal limit

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 VFO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

KU55 VFO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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