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RA05 MVW

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,611 mi
Last recorded16,611 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 MVW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 16,611 miles

Front Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 16,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 16,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 16,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 15,764 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 14,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 14,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 13,660 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 13,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 12,739 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 12,739 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,040 miles

all four tyres perishing on outer walls

nearside wiper blade perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,708 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 11,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,995 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,549 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 10,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RA05 MVW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RA05 MVW, 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 RA05 MVW registered?

RA05 MVW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is RA05 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 MVW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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