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FE55 ZLU

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ZLU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,088 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 88,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,686 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 78,686 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,106 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,900 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,166 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 56,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,936 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,407 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 29,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,603 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 23,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre 2mm

window tints fitted to front windows

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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FE55 ZLU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE55 ZLU, 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 FE55 ZLU registered?

FE55 ZLU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is FE55 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 ZLU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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