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KS05 PBV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,359 mi
Last recorded104,359 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,359 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 85,950 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 60,869 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to underside of front bumper

Fail 9 May 2018 60,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to underside of front bumper

Pass 8 May 2017 48,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 42,540 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,322 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 34,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 31,200 miles

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

rear tyres slightly damaged and perished,no cords exposed.

Fail 31 May 2013 31,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres,damaged and perished,no cords exposed.

Pass 29 May 2012 27,376 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,454 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,666 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 21,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,100 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 18,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,521 miles

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 PBV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

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

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