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SN55 GFJ

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 GFJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 77,268 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 77,268 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 77,268 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak Engine ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 76,525 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 76,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,816 miles

Front Body component slightly loose lower bumper section (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,094 miles

Both headlight dip beam patterns deteriorating

Both rear axle beam mounts starting to split

Fail 3 Jan 2020 73,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both headlight dip beam patterns deteriorating

Both rear axle beam mounts starting to split

Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,793 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes starting to split

Rear brake pads wearing thin, will need discs at pad change

Pass 28 Dec 2017 66,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,293 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,925 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,785 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,829 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 51,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,457 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 38,457 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted on inside edge and perished on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2008 4,407 miles

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

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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SN55 GFJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN55 GFJ, 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 SN55 GFJ registered?

SN55 GFJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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