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KJ55 FVL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,331 mi
Last recorded112,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FVL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 112,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 109,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,936 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,141 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,326 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 94,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,175 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure Damaged but no sharp edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,078 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracks in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,456 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 62,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front nad rear brake discs slightly worn, scored, corroded, and pitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,597 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,568 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 43,561 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,927 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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KJ55 FVL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ55 FVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJ55 FVL registered?

KJ55 FVL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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