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KX05 BTE

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 BTE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,363 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,335 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 78,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,969 miles

offside front alloy out of shape

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,351 miles

Front and rear number plates getting poor

Large dent in offside front alloy wheel

Nearside rear tyre tread stepped going out of shape

Offside wing mirror indicator damaged

Washer fluid poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2010 7,710 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,885 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,194 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper split

offside & nearside front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,194 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper split

offside & nearside front wipers smearing

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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KX05 BTE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX05 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KX05 BTE?

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What year was KX05 BTE registered?

KX05 BTE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is KX05 BTE safe to buy?

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