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KS05 LWY

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,572 mi
Last recorded59,572 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,572 miles

center brake light partially not working

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2017 59,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center brake light partially not working

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,743 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner of tread

Fail 12 Sep 2014 48,743 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner of tread

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,279 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,279 miles

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

NSF TYRE has slight cracks and wearing on the outer edge

OSF TYRE has slight cracks/cuts and wearing on the outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,737 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 27,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010

Off side rear tyre outer wall damaged.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORDS ON INNER TREAD EDGE.WORN TO 2MM DEPTH ON CENTRE 75%.**

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,160 miles

Off side rear tyre outer wall damaged.

**OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORDS ON INNER TREAD EDGE.WORN TO 2MM DEPTH ON CENTRE 75%.**

Fail 17 Sep 2009 18,959 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008
Fail 17 Sep 2008

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

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 LWY 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 55.6%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

KS05 LWY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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