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KB05 ZSD

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,389 mi
Last recorded147,389 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ZSD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,389 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 140,037 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,968 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 132,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 130,368 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front windscreen poor

Pass 14 Sep 2016 128,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 120,130 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Offside Front worn on outer edge

small stone chips over windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2015 120,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at weld(resealed) (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Offside Front worn on outer edge

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

small stone chips over windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,604 miles

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

brake fluid level low

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn to approx,6mm

rear brake discs pitted

stonechips over windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,458 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 87,458 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KB05 ZSD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KB05 ZSD, 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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KB05 ZSD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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