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KW55 MVU

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,261 mi
Last recorded81,261 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 MVU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,889 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mount (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,884 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 45,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 38,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion on front brake discs on inside

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,538 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 33,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 30,173 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 30,173 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,496 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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KW55 MVU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 63,538 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 KW55 MVU, 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 20 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 KW55 MVU registered?

KW55 MVU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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