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KX55 YOO

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,876 mi
Last recorded120,876 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YOO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 120,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 119,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 119,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 109,695 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 109,537 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury PASSENGER DOOR TRIM DAMAGED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Body component damaged and likely to cause injury DOOR MIRROR CASING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,963 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,301 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 74,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 61,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,845 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,295 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,956 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Sep 2008 31,747 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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KX55 YOO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 60,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX55 YOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KX55 YOO registered?

KX55 YOO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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