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KR55 BHZ

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,575 mi
Last recorded103,575 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BHZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,575 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,412 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear axle and chassis

corrosion on sump. both front wishbone and coil springs

Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear axle and chassis

corrosion on sump. both front wishbone and coil springs

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 94,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease at inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 94,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease at inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,773 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 85,624 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,455 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 77,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 66,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,707 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,841 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 37,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,118 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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KR55 BHZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR55 BHZ, 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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KR55 BHZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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