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KM05 XAD

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,207 mi
Last recorded65,207 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 XAD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 65,207 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under car surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2025 64,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all under car surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,820 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 63,814 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 63,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 62,790 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,524 miles

Nearside sill corroded

both rear axle bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,375 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 56,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 54,955 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,337 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front very slight (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front indicator/spot light lense cracked

Pass 21 May 2015 50,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2015 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 47,857 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 45,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 42,348 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 39,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,389 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 34,389 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 31,820 miles

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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KM05 XAD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM05 XAD, 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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KM05 XAD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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