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KP55 GFA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,422 mi
Last recorded145,422 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 GFA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 145,422 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 145,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 111,350 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 15 Aug 2017 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,025 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,494 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 49,494 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,796 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 48,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,677 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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KP55 GFA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP55 GFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KP55 GFA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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