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N4 YJD

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,208 mi
Last recorded66,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 YJD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,208 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 66,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 64,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,707 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sills x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 62,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sills x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,402 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,613 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,857 miles

Offside Front alloy wheel inner rim slightly distorted.

Offside Rear alloy wheel outer rim slightly distorted.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 57,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. emergency spare wheel and tyre fitted. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front alloy wheel inner rim slightly distorted.

Offside Rear alloy wheel outer rim slightly distorted.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 48,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,344 miles

slight cracking/uneven wear on rear tyres

slight play in nsf shock absorber

slight runout in osf wheel

Pass 3 May 2012 28,524 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 28,542 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 23,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 17,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 20 May 2009 17,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 15 May 2008 15,494 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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N4 YJD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N4 YJD, 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 N4 YJD registered?

N4 YJD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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