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KX05 FAO

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,819 mi
Last recorded86,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 FAO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres perished outer sidewalls

Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres perished outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emission struggling to reach pass position

Fail 5 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emission struggling to reach pass position

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,740 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,366 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 66,116 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,410 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 63,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,457 miles

near side front headlamp condensated

Fail 30 Nov 2012 60,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side front headlamp condensated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,452 miles

offside under tray fixings missing cable tied

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,206 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 48,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,648 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 39,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart City Passion 61 Auto?

Based on 27,463 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
3,301
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Stop lamp not working 641
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 436
Headlamp aim too low 432
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 411
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KX05 FAO is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 49,548 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 City Passion 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 681 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX05 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Passion 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX05 FAO registered?

KX05 FAO is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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