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KW05 CHK

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,095 mi
Last recorded84,095 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 CHK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,095 miles

accident damage to n/s/f corner . headlight bracket broken but still secure

front discs worn and wearing thin

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,088 miles

o/s wiper poor condition

slight buckle to n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 24 Jul 2014 72,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s wiper poor condition

slight buckle to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,509 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 48,509 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,705 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,441 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

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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KW05 CHK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KW05 CHK, 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 KW05 CHK registered?

KW05 CHK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is KW05 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 CHK shows 10 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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