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KP05 JTO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,717 mi
Last recorded117,717 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 JTO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread and outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 115,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 115,632 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,471 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2019 112,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 108,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 103,558 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 103,558 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 3 May 2016 98,794 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 98,793 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,077 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,065 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,313 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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KP05 JTO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KP05 JTO, 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 KP05 JTO registered?

KP05 JTO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is KP05 JTO safe to buy?

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