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YD55 XXU

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,642 mi
Last recorded136,642 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 XXU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 136,642 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 135,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 135,480 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 133,826 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 131,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 129,598 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 129,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 129,232 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge 225-35-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 9,961 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,265 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,714 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear

n/s/f wing mirror loose

Fail 17 Oct 2013 69,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres have uneven wear

n/s/f wing mirror loose

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,439 miles

has uneven wear on inner edge tyre o/s/r

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,785 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 34,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,076 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,392 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 XXU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

YD55 XXU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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