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KS05 OZX

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,652 mi
Last recorded99,652 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 OZX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 98,780 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 98,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,691 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Grease around n/s/f cv boot

n/s/f flexi hose ferrule corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

n/s/r tyre valve perished

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f flexi hose ferrule corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Fail 21 Aug 2018 96,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front suspension components corroded

Grease around n/s/f cv boot

n/s/f flexi hose ferrule corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

n/s/r tyre valve perished

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f flexi hose ferrule corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,557 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,557 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres have slight side wall damage

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,950 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,289 miles

BATTERY TERMINAL LOOSE

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,986 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Jul 2012
Pass 3 Sep 2011 72,190 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 72,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,097 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,867 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,662 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre outer rim protector is damaged slightly

nearside rear tyre outer rim protector is damaged slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2008 48,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre outer rim protector is damaged slightly

nearside rear tyre outer rim protector is damaged slightly

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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KS05 OZX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS05 OZX, 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 KS05 OZX registered?

KS05 OZX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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