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KX55 YLS

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,135 mi
Last recorded67,135 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YLS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 67,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 67,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 65,439 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both, (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,972 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,933 miles

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

Offside Front Lower multi lamp insecure

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 60,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder in several places 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower multi lamp insecure

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,288 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,347 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,529 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,258 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 43,258 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,169 miles

both front tyres has small cuts on sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2014 40,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres has small cuts on sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2013 37,327 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,327 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,626 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,661 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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KX55 YLS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX55 YLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX55 YLS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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