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KY05 NSF

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,275 mi
Last recorded104,275 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 104,275 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle at fault ?? Needs further investigation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,403 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 89,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 85,755 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 85,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,485 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,485 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,589 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,776 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,776 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,112 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,112 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,047 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,564 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers

Fail 11 Dec 2009 33,516 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,253 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 19,253 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)

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 NSF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY05 NSF, 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 NSF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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