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KY55 VJX

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,051 mi
Last recorded124,051 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VJX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 124,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight engine misfire

Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 116,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 114,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,574 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 111,574 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 110,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,889 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 107,889 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 104,049 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 104,049 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 67,416 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,515 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 Aug 2012 51,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,215 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,420 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,821 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,401 miles

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

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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KY55 VJX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY55 VJX, 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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KY55 VJX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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