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KJ55 FVV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,903 mi
Last recorded100,903 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,592 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 96,590 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 95,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 86,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,943 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 83,943 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber missing on front

Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,231 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,833 miles

parking brake effort low ,nearside lower than offside

Pass 3 Sep 2016 72,365 miles

both front wipers deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2016 72,365 miles

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2015 66,429 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,602 miles

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

deep cuts nearside rear tyre inner side wall recommend attention

nearside front exhaust rubber split

offside rear tyre side starting to crack

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,047 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,332 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs worn front & rear

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs worn front & rear

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,180 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 32,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,594 miles

Front number plate cracked

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)

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 FVV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

KJ55 FVV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KJ55 FVV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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