MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,655 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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VEHICLE IS NOW STARTING TO CORRODE AROUND FRONT SUSPENSION AREA..
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))
Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside suspect track rod threads maybe damaged due to being loose
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside suspect track rod threads maybe damaged due to being loose
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
ADVISE... BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH..
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)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Brabus?
Based on 4,685 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of LY05 VME?
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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?
The MOT history for LY05 VME shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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