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KP55 KNN

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,912 mi
Last recorded132,912 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 KNN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 132,912 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 132,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,186 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 121,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,192 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but cords not exposed

Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,184 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre cracked but cords not exposed

Pass 30 Aug 2014 101,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 30 Aug 2014 101,430 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished between tyre treads

offside front tyre perished between tyre treads

Fail 29 Aug 2013 89,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished between tyre treads

offside front tyre perished between tyre treads

Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,544 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 74,544 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 51,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,128 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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KP55 KNN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KP55 KNN, 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 KP55 KNN registered?

KP55 KNN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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