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RX55 YVM

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,945 mi
Last recorded92,945 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YVM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,945 miles

Front head lights faded

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Front strong advice drop link worn

slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 14 Apr 2022 92,945 miles

Front head lights faded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Front strong advice drop link worn

slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,642 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,582 miles

sills not fully tested due to covers

slight imbalance rear footbrake

Fail 1 Jul 2019 71,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

sills not fully tested due to covers

slight imbalance rear footbrake

Fail 26 Jun 2019

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake lazy

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,708 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2016 55,431 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2016 51,927 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 51,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 47,608 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Aug 2014 47,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,109 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,776 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RX55 YVM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX55 YVM, 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 RX55 YVM registered?

RX55 YVM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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