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KR05 TBV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,419 mi
Last recorded62,419 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 62,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,165 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,563 miles

Rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,633 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2018 24,391 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,316 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 18,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,473 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 16,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,621 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,765 miles

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

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 TBV 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 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBV, 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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What year was KR05 TBV registered?

KR05 TBV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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