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KS05 NVU

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,536 mi
Last recorded59,536 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 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 NVU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,536 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 59,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,939 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 14 Oct 2016 56,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,160 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 37,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall (05 DOT code)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,384 miles

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

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

sidewall damage nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2012 30,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,975 miles

cuts on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

two high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,991 miles

2-3 mm tread depth on offside front tyre { legal limit 1.6 mm }

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

cuts on outer sidewalls of both front and nearside rear tyres

front grill and nearside front wheel arch damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2009 21,991 miles

2-3 mm tread depth on offside front tyre { legal limit 1.6 mm }

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

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

cuts on outer sidewalls of both front and nearside rear tyres

front grill and nearside front wheel arch damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,925 miles

cuts on nearside tyre tread and outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

cuts on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

front grill and nearside wing damaged

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 NVU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

KS05 NVU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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