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KY55 HFB

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 HFB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 85,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,060 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,651 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,056 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,736 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 63,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,492 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,165 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,686 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,673 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,079 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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KY55 HFB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KY55 HFB, 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 KY55 HFB registered?

KY55 HFB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is KY55 HFB safe to buy?

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