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YS05 UYO

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,601 mi
Last recorded108,601 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 UYO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 108,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,065 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 107,065 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,063 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

intermitent missfire

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 89,767 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach chords

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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,096 miles

babyseats fitted to rear of car (not tested)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,588 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,491 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 46,261 miles

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

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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YS05 UYO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS05 UYO, 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 YS05 UYO registered?

YS05 UYO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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