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KN55 XSG

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,930 mi
Last recorded74,930 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XSG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 74,930 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower taper nut loose / Upper mounting bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Unable to lift vehicle due to corrosion @ jacking points - Various testable items unable to be tested

Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 73,249 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING AND SUSPENSION AT FRONT

Fail 31 Mar 2022 73,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED ( 2003 DATE ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING AND SUSPENSION AT FRONT

Pass 6 Apr 2021 69,188 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 69,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 68,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion rear suspension

Fail 22 Mar 2017 56,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,155 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,857 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,082 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 28,082 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,667 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 25,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,578 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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KN55 XSG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,237 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 (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN55 XSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN55 XSG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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