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KA05 ZNG

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,503 mi
Last recorded164,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 ZNG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 164,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 157,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 156,556 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 151,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 137,542 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,409 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 128,305 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 114,499 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres worn close to wear indicator (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,275 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,348 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 87,434 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 82,997 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side rear jacking point badly damaged & misaligned & touching fuel tank

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

Service Light illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,997 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs corroded

Near side rear jacking point badly damaged & misaligned & touching fuel tank

Service Light illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,971 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsr brake performance low

nsr padslow

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,527 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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KA05 ZNG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KA05 ZNG, 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.

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What year was KA05 ZNG registered?

KA05 ZNG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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