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KR05 KTL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,110 mi
Last recorded48,110 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KTL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion noted to underside of vehicle and associated components (steering/suspension/brakes)

Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,997 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 44,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 44,883 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,483 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both the nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both the nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both the nearside and offside front outer ball joints (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres are starting to split

dashboard engine light is currently lit

the nearside front tyre tread is split and appears to wearing more on the outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner and outer egde. 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished. 175/65r14

Nearside Front wiper worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 38,619 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner and outer egde. 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished. 175/65r14

Nearside Front wiper worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,828 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre close to edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,138 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 34,138 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,463 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,148 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 19,271 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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KR05 KTL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc 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 KR05 KTL, 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 KR05 KTL registered?

KR05 KTL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is KR05 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 KTL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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