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KJ55 FVM

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

123,359 mi
Last recorded123,359 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,359 miles

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 123,359 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,974 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 119,974 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jul 2019 119,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 108,317 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 195/50 x 15 82 v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 97,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 195/50 x 15 82 v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,969 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 78,672 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front head light in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,672 miles

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

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

both front head light in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever has button missing but is still operational

Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever has button missing but is still operational

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,781 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)

rear wiper not working

Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,781 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

rear wiper not working

Fail 18 Jul 2012 58,581 miles

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

offside wiper split and only just cleaning screen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,581 miles

offside wiper split and only just cleaning screen

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,918 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,585 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 39,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,231 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,231 miles

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

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

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 FVM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ55 FVM, 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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KJ55 FVM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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