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KM55 VZB

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,691 mi
Last recorded105,691 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 VZB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,130 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 102,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 97,553 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,337 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 86,775 miles

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))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 83,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,832 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 77,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,235 miles

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2017 72,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,113 miles

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

center brake light bulbs incomplete

Fail 24 Aug 2016 66,113 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dashcam (8.3.1e)

center brake light bulbs incomplete

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,123 miles

3tyre valve stems have cracks in the rubber

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,636 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,167 miles

all tyres wearing low on tread

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,911 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,767 miles

both front tyres have different speed ratings

both rear brake discs are slightly scored

nearside front tyre has a shallow cut in the outer wall

nearside rear shock absorber is starting to weep fluid

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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KM55 VZB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM55 VZB, 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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What year was KM55 VZB registered?

KM55 VZB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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