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YK05 ZGS

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Brown Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,240 mi
Last recorded65,240 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ZGS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 65,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 64,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 60,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,194 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 56,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,667 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,508 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,742 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 44,637 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,996 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,623 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 38,579 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 33,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,765 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 14,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 5,371 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 5,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YK05 ZGS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Brown with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YK05 ZGS, 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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YK05 ZGS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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