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BT05 RVJ

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,393 mi
Last recorded97,393 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 RVJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,252 miles

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

handbrake could be improved

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,913 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,391 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 60,404 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 58,227 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 58,227 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,137 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,999 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres side walls very badly perished/cracked

front brake discs deterearing and pads aprox 70% worn

near side rear tyre wearing uneaven

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2010 36,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres side walls very badly perished/cracked

front brake discs deterearing and pads aprox 70% worn

near side rear tyre wearing uneaven

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

side walls of both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,739 miles

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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BT05 RVJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 66,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT05 RVJ, 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 21 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 BT05 RVJ registered?

BT05 RVJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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