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KM55 WCE

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,519 mi
Last recorded64,519 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 64,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bottom of sump is showing slight corrosion

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body is showing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe are covered in underseal and grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body is showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 64,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap sealing rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body is showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe and undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body is showing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,650 miles

Front sump pan showing corrosion

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both nsr and osr axle bushes detiorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2019 63,608 miles

All under body and componants have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,409 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 63,393 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,356 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,288 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,215 miles

Both rear tyres have cracked inner sidewalls

Both rear tyres have worn inner and outer edges

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has cracked/perished tread area (dc0111)

n/s/r tyre distorted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 60,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Both rear tyres have cracked inner sidewalls

Both rear tyres have worn inner and outer edges

Engine management warning light on

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre has cracked/perished tread area (dc0111)

n/s/r tyre distorted

o/s wiper blade streaking

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,985 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 55,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,462 miles

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

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 WCE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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