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LY05 VME

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,655 mi
Last recorded59,655 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VME
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,655 miles

VEHICLE IS NOW STARTING TO CORRODE AROUND FRONT SUSPENSION AREA..

Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,146 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,358 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 57,358 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,756 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,581 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 45,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,139 miles

Offside suspect track rod threads maybe damaged due to being loose

Fail 9 Aug 2016 42,139 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside suspect track rod threads maybe damaged due to being loose

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,236 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 37,236 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH.. STARTING TO CORRODE AROUND BOTH FRONT HUB UNITS AND LOWER SUSPENSION

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,695 miles

ADVISE... BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH..

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,316 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,343 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,652 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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LY05 VME is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LY05 VME, 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 LY05 VME registered?

LY05 VME is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is LY05 VME safe to buy?

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