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SG55 XSN

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,406 mi
Last recorded83,406 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 XSN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,406 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,410 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust coroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,831 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,961 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,981 miles

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall inner has minor damage

Fail 30 Oct 2015 44,981 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall inner has minor damage

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,692 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,198 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 36,198 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,910 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,015 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,866 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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SG55 XSN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG55 XSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG55 XSN registered?

SG55 XSN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is SG55 XSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 XSN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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