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KW54 FEV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,609 mi
Last recorded58,609 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 FEV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 58,609 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 57,208 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 57,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,686 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch heavy and bite low

windscreen washers poor

Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear wheels have a slight bind

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust manifold heat shield rattles

Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,451 miles

both rear tyres cracked

windscreen wipers poor and starting to split

Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,696 miles

3 segments of high level brake lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres badly cracked and will soon require replacement

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,006 miles

three segments of high level brake lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,247 miles

n/s front tyre close to the legal limit and o/s front tyre not far behind

one segment of the high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s front tyre close to the legal limit and o/s front tyre not far behind

one segment of the high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,597 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,822 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,934 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,410 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 15,731 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 15,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,207 miles

all tyres perrished

both rear indicators starting to fade

hand brake out of balance

near side front tyre getting low on outer edge borderline pass recomend replacement

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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KW54 FEV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc 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 KW54 FEV, 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 KW54 FEV registered?

KW54 FEV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is KW54 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW54 FEV 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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