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HV55 AYA

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,703 mi
Last recorded142,703 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 AYA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 142,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 142,702 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed Door handle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,751 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 116,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect getting soft (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 116,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect getting soft (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 107,911 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,508 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,275 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,850 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,920 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,578 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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HV55 AYA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV55 AYA, 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 HV55 AYA registered?

HV55 AYA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HV55 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 AYA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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