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KB05 ZSE

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,837 mi
Last recorded110,837 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ZSE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 110,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,311 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,885 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (also close to limits) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 65,395 miles

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn smooth

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 65,378 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn smooth

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 64,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,256 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 60,256 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 55,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,500 miles

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear road wheel inner bead rim distorted

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,040 miles

Near side front windscreen slightly scored/ marked.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side front windscreen slightly scored/ marked.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,544 miles

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged and out of shape

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged and out of shape

parkbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 21 Jul 2008 29,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged and out of shape

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged and out of shape

parkbrake has a lot of travel

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 ZSE 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZSE, 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 KB05 ZSE registered?

KB05 ZSE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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