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KY55 VLL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,008 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 112,364 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,883 miles

Offside Front brake caliper slightly sticking

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 104,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper slightly sticking

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,212 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 90,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,401 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 83,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underbody slight rust

Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,328 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 71,324 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,458 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front end damaged pending insurance claim

n/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Dec 2010 60,458 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front end damaged pending insurance claim

n/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,873 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,421 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,421 miles

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

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

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 VLL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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