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R10 PCJ

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 PCJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 102,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,372 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,790 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 1 Aug 2013 90,816 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2013 90,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 82,981 miles

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

oil filter condition

Pass 16 May 2011 73,866 miles

both rear tyres are perished

front brake discs are worn and corroded

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 65,329 miles

Battery insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 56,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 48,007 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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R10 PCJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R10 PCJ, 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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R10 PCJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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