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YD55 VHB

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,698 mi
Last recorded144,698 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VHB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 144,698 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 137,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 133,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 130,628 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 130,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel calliper leaking when under pressre (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 125,123 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 115,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,595 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 104,595 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 7 Oct 2017 90,363 miles

Emissions not tested due catalyst blowing (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,880 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,230 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 20 Sep 2012 66,363 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 66,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,000 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 60,000 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,512 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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YD55 VHB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD55 VHB, 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 YD55 VHB registered?

YD55 VHB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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