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LN55 OPP

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,342 mi
Last recorded106,342 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 OPP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 106,342 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 105,672 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 104,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 104,450 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 103,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 99,911 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 99,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,486 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 93,486 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 84,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 72,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,539 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f shock cover/boot split and loose

Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,107 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak at oil filter

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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LN55 OPP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LN55 OPP, 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

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What year was LN55 OPP registered?

LN55 OPP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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