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KU55 VKP

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,184 mi
Last recorded119,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VKP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 119,184 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner CV boot starting to perish and weep

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

backbox corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 119,171 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot starting to perish and weep

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

backbox corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 115,590 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 115,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 106,111 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 100,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 94,616 miles

Slight wear on both inner edges of front tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,693 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 62,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2010 41,576 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,646 miles

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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KU55 VKP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU55 VKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 VKP registered?

KU55 VKP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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