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KA05 ZNK

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,630 mi
Last recorded98,630 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 ZNK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,630 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose/broken

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,814 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckle missing ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckle ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 93,814 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckle missing ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckle ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,978 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 76,113 miles

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

N/S/F.brake noisey

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,113 miles

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

N/S/F.brake noisey

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 70,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,197 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 55,825 miles

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

rear brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,825 miles

rear brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,255 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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KA05 ZNK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KA05 ZNK, 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 KA05 ZNK registered?

KA05 ZNK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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