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KW05 CKX

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,152 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 88,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 85,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 84,384 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 84,384 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn 3.0mm/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 82,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn 3.0mm/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 74,434 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 74,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 63,489 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 63,488 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 53,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately steering rack gator fixing modified but not inappropiately (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator cracked but not emiting light

Offside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately steering rack gator fixing modified but not inappropiately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 29,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,041 miles

advise n/s/r tyre getting low

advise o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 2 Sep 2013 26,041 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise n/s/r tyre getting low

advise o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,575 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 24,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,646 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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KW05 CKX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CKX, 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 KW05 CKX registered?

KW05 CKX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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