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YA05 RJJ

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,732 mi
Last recorded101,732 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 RJJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,732 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on inside sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on inside sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,780 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,576 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,635 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,586 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,603 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,601 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 59,267 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,481 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both off side tyre walls cut

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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YA05 RJJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA05 RJJ, 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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YA05 RJJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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