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KG55 XWH

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,338 mi
Last recorded134,338 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 XWH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 134,338 miles

All tyres are significant in age & up to 17 years in age. (noted moreso front axle)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 134,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Advise both as currently unable to assess offside due to bulb fault. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyres fitted to vehicle are significant in age, notably front axle where tyres are in age group of 17 years old.

Pass 9 May 2024 119,373 miles

Front brake dust guards excessively corroded

Front tyres are both 14 years old

Nsr tyre is 8 years old, Osr tyre is 9 years old

Fail 9 May 2024 119,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front brake dust guards excessively corroded

Front tyres are both 14 years old

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both outer lenses milky - CORRECTED (4.1.2 (c))

Nsr tyre is 8 years old, Osr tyre is 9 years old

Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,600 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 104,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 104,292 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,863 miles

there is a cut in the O/S front tyre side wall

Fail 14 Dec 2015 78,862 miles

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

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

there is a cut in the O/S front tyre side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,201 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,987 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces are starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,127 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,995 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,027 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,906 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,015 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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KG55 XWH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KG55 XWH, 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 KG55 XWH registered?

KG55 XWH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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