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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks: WARNING: Oil leaking onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NOTE: Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Also seepage of grease from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Road tyre perished close to point of failure, Recommend repcing ASAP: Size 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL springs on vehicle are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, WARNING: Oil leaking onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside: Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
NOTE: Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in plces
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Also seepage of grease from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged and perishing, Recommend repcing ASAP: Size 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slighty damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged and perishing, Recommend repcing ASAP: Size 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL springs on vehicle are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, WARNING: Oil leaking onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside: Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
NOTE: Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in plces
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Also seepage of grease from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged and perishing, Recommend repcing ASAP: Size 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slighty damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged and perishing, Recommend repcing ASAP: Size 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))
all four tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all four tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight wear to edges of rear tyres
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front tyres starting to wear on outter edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake disks worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
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KR05 GZL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 KR05 GZL, 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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KR05 GZL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 6 June 2005.
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