2005 Smart Forfour 1.1L Petrol · KS55 CVA
2005 Smart Forfour (1.1L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 108,713 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS55 CVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 108,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
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KS55 CVA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart Forfour (KS55 CVA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
KS55 CVA Mileage History
- 02/10/202398,067 mi
- 02/10/202398,067 mi
- 23/09/2024102,725 mi+4,658 mi
- 01/10/2025108,713 mi+5,988 mi
- 01/10/2025108,713 mi
Average of roughly 5,324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Smart Smart Forfour (454)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
Rear bearings are a known weak point and can start to drone or hum.
- Front Suspension WearModerate
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