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KR05 RZC

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,335 mi
Last recorded86,335 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 RZC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 79,001 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,054 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,226 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,226 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,982 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 62,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 101,350 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 101,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 88,226 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 88,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 70,914 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,914 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

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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KR05 RZC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KR05 RZC, 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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KR05 RZC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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