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KS05 HBO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,421 mi
Last recorded73,421 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 HBO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,421 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some bulbs not working in center stop lamp

various signs of corrosion under body

Fail 26 Apr 2019 73,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some bulbs not working in center stop lamp

various signs of corrosion under body

Pass 11 May 2018 71,022 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp loose

Fail 11 May 2018 71,022 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front indicator lamp loose

Pass 16 May 2017 66,231 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 66,231 miles

Direction indicator does not face the rear n/s front (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,368 miles

exhaust heat shiled insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shiled insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,204 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 58,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,909 miles

offside rear coil spring possibly broke cant see

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,778 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 49,775 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 33,404 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 33,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,152 miles

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

front brake imbalance just passed 24%

Fail 10 Jul 2008 23,149 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake imbalance just passed 24%

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 HBO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HBO, 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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KS05 HBO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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