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KV05 TBU

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,202 mi
Last recorded126,202 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 TBU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 126,202 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle and suspension components surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2025 125,945 miles

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

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

Rear rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2024 124,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2023 118,360 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear &nearside front cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components dry/rusty/flakey front & rear

Fail 8 Sep 2023 118,360 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear &nearside front cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components dry/rusty/flakey front & rear

Pass 24 May 2022 117,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 117,417 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,530 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 2mm and perished in treads

Offside Front perished and 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2019 116,530 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 2mm and perished in treads

Offside Front perished and 2mm

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,457 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 112,434 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,112 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,755 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 101,783 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,783 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 92,060 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,344 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 51,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,891 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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KV05 TBU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV05 TBU, 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 KV05 TBU registered?

KV05 TBU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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