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KV55 DCY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,180 mi
Last recorded58,180 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 DCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,180 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 58,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,726 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 54,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,498 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view

Fail 27 Oct 2022 50,498 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,176 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 43,176 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 28,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 25,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 25,422 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,928 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,485 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,445 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 23,445 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,828 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,038 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 18,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,332 miles

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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KV55 DCY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 KV55 DCY, 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 KV55 DCY registered?

KV55 DCY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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