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KR05 BVJ

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 BVJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,454 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 92,452 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 86,386 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,386 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,967 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 85,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,205 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 46,518 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 46,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 29,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,283 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 22,634 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 22,634 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 22,212 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 15,523 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 15,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KR05 BVJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR05 BVJ, 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 KR05 BVJ registered?

KR05 BVJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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