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KR05 TFX

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,107 mi
Last recorded133,107 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,107 miles

BATTERY SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,039 miles

195/50/15 fitted to rear axle. 195/55/15 fitted to front axle

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield not fully secure/rattling

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,216 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 115,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 113,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 84,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,336 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,957 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,825 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has light surface scratching due to use of a defective wiper blade

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,909 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 36,336 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,221 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 22,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,177 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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KR05 TFX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

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

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