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KS05 YSR

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,422 mi
Last recorded83,422 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 YSR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 83,422 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 83,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 82,899 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 82,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,126 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,067 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 80,067 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,685 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 77,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,914 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,124 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,231 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,865 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 67,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,308 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,510 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,402 miles

Both rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,629 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YSR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YSR, 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.

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What year was KS05 YSR registered?

KS05 YSR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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