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KW05 BKY

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,476 mi
Last recorded124,476 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BKY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,569 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper smeary

Offside rear wheel grabbing

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

Fail 10 Jul 2016 120,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper smeary

Offside rear wheel grabbing

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

Fail 16 May 2015 114,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 114,149 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 106,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 106,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,760 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,104 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 78,933 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,432 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 54,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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KW05 BKY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KW05 BKY, 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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KW05 BKY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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