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KY55 XSV

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,906 mi
Last recorded101,906 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 XSV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,906 miles

Both front disc excessively corroded

Both front wipers are smearing

Both rear disc excessively corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 100,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,662 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 95,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,891 miles

all wheel rims bent

Fail 24 Jul 2013 87,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wheel rims bent

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,256 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,255 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,559 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,158 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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KY55 XSV 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 70%.

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 KY55 XSV, 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 KY55 XSV registered?

KY55 XSV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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