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KW05 UPP

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,392 mi
Last recorded61,392 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 61,392 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 61,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner sides of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall of tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 61,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner sides of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall of tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,364 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 59,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,576 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 58,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,596 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 57,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,688 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp section not working

covers over testable items

Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension top bearing stiff

Offside Front suspension top bearing stiff

Fail 15 Dec 2017 55,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension top bearing stiff

Offside Front suspension top bearing stiff

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,396 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 54,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,141 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,029 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,534 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

poly belt split

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,723 miles

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

advise that the rear discs are slightly worn

advise that the wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2012

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

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

advise hat he front and rear discs are worn

advise that the wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,001 miles

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

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

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

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

one section of high level brake lamp not working

Fail 16 Dec 2011 39,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

one section of high level brake lamp not working

Pass 14 Dec 2010

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

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic covers over some testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,355 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 17,145 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 UPP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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