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BK07 YGP

2007 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,042 mi
Last recorded171,042 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Smart Forfour Brabus62,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 YGP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 171,042 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 171,042 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 159,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 152,235 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 152,235 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak & exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 146,534 miles

Front both front coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,367 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,247 miles

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,117 miles

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,504 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,489 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

front brake pads low

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,489 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

front brake pads low

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,802 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 41,632 miles

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

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

Offside front, inner wheel rim dented.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,632 miles

Offside front, inner wheel rim dented.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,890 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 26,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Brabus?

Based on 4,685 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
4,228
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 77
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 43
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BK07 YGP is a 2007 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 62,597 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 Brabus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK07 YGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Brabus typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Forfour Brabus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK07 YGP registered?

BK07 YGP is a 2007 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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