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OU05 LVX

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,429 mi
Last recorded125,429 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LVX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 125,429 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 121,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 119,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 119,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake low reading 0/S

Pass 5 Sep 2020 117,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 117,050 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 112,321 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2018 106,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 106,081 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,310 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 102,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,790 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 2,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,353 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,350 miles

Airbag light on

N/S/R tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,450 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 81,432 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 28 May 2009 78,187 miles

rear brake pads low

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 29 May 2008 13,300 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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OU05 LVX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU05 LVX, 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 OU05 LVX registered?

OU05 LVX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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