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DE55 KHA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

142,689 mi
Last recorded142,689 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KHA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 142,689 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 142,689 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 135,842 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror outer casing slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 135,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror outer casing slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is at min mark

Pass 16 Dec 2023 127,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 119,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 110,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,017 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 104,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,799 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 95,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

exhaust is damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,017 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,017 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp aim poor

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,413 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 83,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread ,perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread ,perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread ,perished

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread ,perished

Oil leak gear oil ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Transmission oil leak. ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 79,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim above top line. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim above top line. (1.8)

Oil leak Transmission oil leak. ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,612 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres are perishing and have light cracking.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres are perishing and have light cracking.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,208 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread and perished

offside rear tyre low tread and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,939 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,917 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,536 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,878 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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DE55 KHA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DE55 KHA, 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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DE55 KHA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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