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KY05 HVV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,142 mi
Last recorded55,142 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HVV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension surface corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,737 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 46,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension front & rear heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,780 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,435 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,067 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Slight engine oil leak from oil sump drain plug

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,243 miles

both front tyre treads getting low 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2009 17,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,007 miles

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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KY05 HVV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KY05 HVV, 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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KY05 HVV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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