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KY05 XZP

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,253 mi
Last recorded106,253 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XZP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 106,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Damage To Offside Sill

Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Outer sill section damaged

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 104,913 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Outer sill section damaged

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing but still functioning ok (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 96,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing but still functioning ok (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,772 miles

nsr seatbelt buckle cover damaged but still operational

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,233 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 61,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre sidewall heavily cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,725 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 46,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 27 Feb 2010 44,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 5,170 miles

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

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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KY05 XZP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY05 XZP, 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 KY05 XZP registered?

KY05 XZP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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