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KM55 WBJ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,049 mi
Last recorded161,049 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 161,049 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 159,694 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 159,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 145,701 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 125,005 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both chassis legs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2020 124,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

both chassis legs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 108,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,730 miles

Rear bumper loose

Fail 25 Oct 2017 97,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear bumper loose

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 89,341 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,632 miles

both front tyres are heavily cracked

both rear tyres are perished and cracking

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

slight oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

slight oil leak from timing chain cover

Fail 23 Oct 2015 78,632 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front discs are excessively corroded and delaminated on inner faces

both front tyres are heavily cracked

both rear tyres are perished and cracking

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

offside rear pads and disc show signs of overheating

slight oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

slight oil leak from timing chain cover

Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,235 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,523 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,950 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,650 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 44,650 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,063 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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KM55 WBJ 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 68.2%.

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

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