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2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95
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ExpiredMileage
152,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))
Gearbox mounting defective badly deteriorated,advise replacement ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner outer sills,rear suspension mountings/chassis wheelboxes etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lump to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both,advise replacement ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
clutch pedal rubber missing
o/s front damage
parking brake poor/stiff on limit 16%
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective advise replacement ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +pad starting to get lower (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
clutch pedal rubber missing
engine management lamp on
slight corrosion showing in places inc sills
slight damage front
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective advise replacement ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on LIMIT (bald) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +pad starting to get lower (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
clutch pedal rubber missing
engine management lamp on
slight corrosion showing in places inc sills
slight damage front
corrosion showing underside inc sills
parking brake stiff/poor
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deteriorated/n/s thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on LIMIT (bald) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deteriorated/n/s thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on LIMIT (bald) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion showing underside inc sills
parking brake stiff/poor
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
axle bush slightly deteriorated
front brake discs showing deterioration
front numberplate slightly damaged
rear underside showing corrosion/corroded
slight play steering rack inner joint
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated +weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
axle bush slightly deteriorated
front brake discs showing deterioration
front numberplate slightly damaged
inner drive shaft boot split
rear underside showing corrosion/corroded
slight play steering rack inner joint
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
axle bush showing slight deterioration+slight corrosion showing inner sills etc
front brake discs showing deterioration
front wiper split
o/s headlamp slightly deteriorated
power steering not centering correctly,advise inspection
rear numberplate deteriorated/on limit,front damaged
rear wiper deteriorated
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ***dangerous*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
axle bush showing slight deterioration+slight corrosion showing inner sills etc
front brake discs showing deterioration
front wiper split
o/s headlamp slightly deteriorated
power steering not centering correctly,advise inspection
rear numberplate deteriorated/on limit,front damaged
rear wiper deteriorated
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brake discs showing slight deterioration
front numberplate damaged,rear deteriorated
front tyre wearing slightly on edge
headlamp slightly deteriorated
lower gearbox stabiliser mount bush deteriorated
rear wiper split
steering rack inner joints have slight play
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel slightly damaged all+n/s buckled+bead damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front brake discs showing slight deterioration
front numberplate cracked,rear slightly deteriorated
lower gearbox stabiliser mount bush deteriorated
o/s headlamp slightly deteriorated
rear wiper split
steering rack inner joint has slight play
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall+low (4.1.D.1b)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel slightly damaged all+n/s buckled+bead damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front brake discs showing slight deterioration
front numberplate cracked,rear slightly deteriorated
lower gearbox stabiliser mount bush deteriorated
o/s headlamp slightly deteriorated
rear wiper split
steering rack inner joint has slight play
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + front clamp deteriorated on LIMMIT (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint has play (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel slightly damaged all,n/s front buckled (4.2.A.1a)
brake discs showing some deterioration
lower gearbox stabilizer mount deteriorated/has play
rear wiper split
steering rack inner joint has slight play
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + front clamp deteriorated on LIMMIT (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint has play (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel slightly damaged all,n/s front buckled (4.2.A.1a)
brake discs showing some deterioration
lower gearbox stabilizer mount deteriorated/has play
rear wiper split
steering rack inner joint has slight play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pad starting to wear lower
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pad starting to wear lower
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres split on inner sidewalls
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95?
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KN05 VGU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 84,894 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 CDI 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KN05 VGU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 8 April 2005.
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