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AO05 KUD

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,062 mi
Last recorded119,062 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KUD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 119,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,594 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,154 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 100,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,746 miles

handbrake lever damaged but still operating

Fail 29 Jan 2018 90,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake lever damaged but still operating

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,436 miles

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

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

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

nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,436 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,518 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,314 miles

both front tyre treads approx 2mm on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,127 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 32,124 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,729 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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AO05 KUD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 KUD, 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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What year was AO05 KUD registered?

AO05 KUD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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