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KS05 EXC

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 EXC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,894 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 105,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 101,280 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 101,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,139 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 91,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,098 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,186 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,208 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,353 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,836 miles

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

f/brake pads worn approx 50%

n/s/f antiroll bar link noisey.

n/s/r tyre out of shape.

oil leak around sump plug.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,836 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)

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

f/brake pads worn approx 50%

n/s/f antiroll bar link noisey.

n/s/r tyre out of shape.

oil leak around sump plug.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,700 miles

gearbox oil leak

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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KS05 EXC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KS05 EXC, 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 KS05 EXC registered?

KS05 EXC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is KS05 EXC safe to buy?

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