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KS05 PBU

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 PBU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 70,325 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 81,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,503 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,279 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 69,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,177 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 53,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 53,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,023 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 40,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,967 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,130 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S/R TYRE WEAARING LOW.

O/S/R BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

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 PBU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

KS05 PBU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is KS05 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 PBU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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