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KV55 DHK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,120 mi
Last recorded72,120 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 DHK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,751 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 41,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 41,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,043 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,248 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 40,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting splitting away from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tread lifting away splitting from tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,053 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 28,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,233 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,819 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,271 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 DHK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 DHK registered?

KV55 DHK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is KV55 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 DHK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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