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KY55 VKM

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,240 mi
Last recorded92,240 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 92,240 miles

Nearside Front BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBER STARTING TO CRACK

Offside Front BOTTOM BALL JIONT RUBBER STARTING TO CRACK

Offside Front OTTER TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,907 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 87,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 83,843 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 83,843 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 82,122 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 81,055 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 79,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,668 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,921 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,019 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,790 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Nov 2012 61,790 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,053 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,014 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,313 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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KY55 VKM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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