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SO05 KVV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,142 mi
Last recorded134,142 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 KVV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,142 miles

Tyres low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,100 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 115,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,417 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,595 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,255 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,710 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 59,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,638 miles

chunk out of nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

chunk out of nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,822 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front & rear tyre side wall's perished

Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front & rear tyre side wall's perished

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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SO05 KVV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO05 KVV, 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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What year was SO05 KVV registered?

SO05 KVV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SO05 KVV safe to buy?

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