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LN55 OYM

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,459 mi
Last recorded92,459 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 OYM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,459 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 92,458 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Near 60kgf and Offside 110kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords, 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively at one point (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 91,679 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 89,634 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside starting to turn milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 89,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside starting to turn milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,285 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 86,285 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust gas leak(s) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section, crack and a pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 40kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Near and Offside too dull to illuminate plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively at one point within the full rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,019 miles

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

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

oil filter rusted bad

Fail 24 Mar 2018 84,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

oil filter rusted bad

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,291 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 70,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,316 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 13 Mar 2015 68,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades split

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,712 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,466 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 58,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 52,153 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,153 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,733 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 42,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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 OYM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LN55 OYM, 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 LN55 OYM registered?

LN55 OYM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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