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KV05 ZGP

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,908 mi
Last recorded71,908 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZGP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,908 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,921 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 69,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 66,706 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 66,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 64,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2021 61,950 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front track rod ends weeping grease

Fail 6 Jun 2021 61,950 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front track rod ends weeping grease

Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,547 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 53,764 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 52,344 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,101 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,135 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 41,135 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 38,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,568 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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KV05 ZGP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV05 ZGP, 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 KV05 ZGP registered?

KV05 ZGP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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