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KU05 CWN

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,852 mi
Last recorded99,852 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 CWN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,852 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 99,852 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,459 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,536 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover heavily perished but not split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover heavily perished but not split (2.2.C.1c)

Rear axle beam bushes perishing and de-bonding

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside arm rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,726 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint gaiter perishing heavily (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perishing heavily (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 92,726 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint gaiter perishing heavily (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perishing heavily (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,469 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

heat shield over downpipe loose

indifference in rear brake pad wear

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,467 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,084 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 79,084 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,468 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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KU05 CWN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU05 CWN, 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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KU05 CWN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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