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KS05 HCV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,900 mi
Last recorded123,900 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 121,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 118,868 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 118,866 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,649 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp plastic cloudy not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,832 miles

Slight treat stepping to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,143 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 83,143 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,152 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,487 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 63,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,349 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

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 HCV 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 77.8%.

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 KS05 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

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

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