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KR55 XPL

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,134 mi
Last recorded99,134 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 XPL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 99,134 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 99,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 95,743 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 95,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 93,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 86,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,939 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,145 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 76,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 74,313 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,578 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,332 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 64,265 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,452 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,625 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 53,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,096 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,429 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND INNER WHEEL RIMS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

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 XPL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc 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 KR55 XPL, 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 KR55 XPL registered?

KR55 XPL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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