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KX55 YNL

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,138 mi
Last recorded117,138 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YNL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 117,138 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,667 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,667 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 113,280 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 113,264 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front tyre size 215/40R17 Rear tyre size 215/45R17

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 215/40R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve deteriorated/split (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater insecure Lens cover missing/bulb holder insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 113,255 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,031 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,240 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 102,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,244 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,784 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 63,608 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,608 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,048 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,419 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s/front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,747 miles

Front spoiler o/s loose .

Front wipers.

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

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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KX55 YNL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KX55 YNL, 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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KX55 YNL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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