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LD55 VPM

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,922 mi
Last recorded81,922 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VPM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 81,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 75,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 69,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,597 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,455 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,867 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 60,867 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,846 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 60,846 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Two odd wheel studs on hub, but appear to secure wheel sufficiently.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 60,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Two odd wheel studs on hub, but appear to secure wheel sufficiently.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,395 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,618 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,969 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,295 miles

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

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

near side wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 1 Oct 2009 25,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,033 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,033 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

engine stabilizer bar bush split

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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LD55 VPM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD55 VPM, 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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LD55 VPM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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