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GV05 LLX

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LLX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 98,690 miles

underbody sign of corrosion , rear axle , brake pipes , sills ,

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear both axle bushes worn

Fail 24 Nov 2020 98,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear both axle bushes worn

underbody sign of corrosion , rear axle , brake pipes , sills ,

Pass 29 May 2019 91,108 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 91,100 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,501 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 86,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 73,200 miles

Cuts on outer tyre walls

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,117 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,819 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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GV05 LLX 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 78.6%.

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 GV05 LLX, 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 GV05 LLX registered?

GV05 LLX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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