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HX05 BXB

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,471 mi
Last recorded93,471 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 BXB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,471 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 87,054 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,575 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 77,573 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,020 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,096 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,096 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,898 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,847 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,253 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,688 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,887 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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HX05 BXB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HX05 BXB, 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 HX05 BXB registered?

HX05 BXB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is HX05 BXB safe to buy?

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