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LS05 XXF

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,414 mi
Last recorded105,414 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XXF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,414 miles

rear seats and all rear seatbelts have been removed

Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,900 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing both ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,852 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,176 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,075 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,754 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 93,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,429 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,140 miles

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,140 miles

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 May 2010 62,013 miles

both offside tyres warn close to legal limits

nearside front rim slight damage

rear number plate

Fail 14 May 2010 62,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both offside tyres warn close to legal limits

nearside front rim slight damage

rear number plate

Pass 28 May 2009 54,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,645 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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LS05 XXF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS05 XXF, 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 LS05 XXF registered?

LS05 XXF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LS05 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 XXF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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