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KM55 MZN

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,484 mi
Last recorded95,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 MZN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,717 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort on mot limit

advise both headlight to be polished before next MOT

advise clutch slipping

Fail 14 Nov 2023 94,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake effort on mot limit

advise both headlight to be polished before next MOT

advise clutch slipping

Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,120 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 81,478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,444 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 75,444 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,815 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,234 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,605 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,603 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 47,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,323 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,272 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,861 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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KM55 MZN 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 KM55 MZN, 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 KM55 MZN registered?

KM55 MZN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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