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KS05 RUO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,867 mi
Last recorded118,867 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 RUO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 118,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 109,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 109,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,452 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 91,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,575 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 84,470 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,785 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,420 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,192 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 65,758 miles

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

deep cut in n/s front tyre wall

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,758 miles

deep cut in n/s front tyre wall

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,533 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 58,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 41,718 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,745 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 35,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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KS05 RUO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,023 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS05 RUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS05 RUO?

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What year was KS05 RUO registered?

KS05 RUO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is KS05 RUO safe to buy?

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