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KY05 XZH

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,142 mi
Last recorded101,142 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XZH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 101,142 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 98,528 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 83,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement in inner tie rod / steering rack. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer shoulder and tread worn to approximately 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play within tie rod ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 1.6 - 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 83,733 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip broken/ insecure also allowing grease to cover numerous suspension components. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door cannot be opened from either inside or outside of vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement in inner tie rod / steering rack. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer shoulder and tread worn to approximately 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play within tie rod ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 1.6 - 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 28 Apr 2018 81,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 11 May 2017 74,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (7.1.2)

oil filter corroded seeping oil

Pass 16 May 2015 65,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2015 65,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2014 58,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking on inside sidewall

Fail 1 May 2014 58,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,283 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

fixing screws protruding on n/s sill could be a danger to pedestrians

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

fixing screws protruding on n/s sill could be a danger to pedestrians

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,744 miles

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

n/s sill missing plastic side skirt,mounting bolts showing

Fail 30 Apr 2012 44,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s sill missing plastic side skirt,mounting bolts showing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,615 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake imalance 26%

Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake imalance 26%

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,414 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 33,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,517 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 24,479 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 XZH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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