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KV05 NBX

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Yellow Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 NBX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,114 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,290 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,382 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,006 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 57,006 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,638 miles

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

large cut to nearside front tyre wall but no cords exposed

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,567 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,633 miles

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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KV05 NBX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Yellow with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV05 NBX, 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

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What year was KV05 NBX registered?

KV05 NBX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is KV05 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 NBX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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