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KW05 UPN

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,131 mi
Last recorded135,131 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 135,131 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 18 Apr 2024 131,174 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 131,174 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 123,253 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 123,163 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 116,400 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 116,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,644 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dip Beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Main Beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release Button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,196 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

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

Parking brake lever release button missing.

Small stone chip in drivers view.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 108,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,046 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 106,046 miles

Emissions not tested rear pipe not suitable (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,730 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deep cut inner sidewall

frt bottom ball joint gaiters perishing

frt discs corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2016 98,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre deep cut inner sidewall

frt bottom ball joint gaiters perishing

frt discs corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,382 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 92,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 87,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,907 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,013 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,013 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,320 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,024 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jul 2008 29,508 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 UPN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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