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Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,499 cc

X5 MSGMOT history

X5 MSG is a silver petrol Smart Forfour Brabus first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
93,527 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 MSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Forfour Brabus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 MSG was last recorded at 93,527 miles on 21 Nov 2023, 5,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,705 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,822 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,527 miles
  • 2022 – 87,705 miles
  • 2021 – 86,148 miles
  • 2020 – 85,406 miles
  • 2019 – 84,257 miles
  • 2018 – 81,686 miles
  • 2017 – 78,794 miles
  • 2016 – 75,286 miles
  • 2015 – 73,327 miles
  • 2014 – 68,784 miles
  • 2013 – 64,814 miles
  • 2012 – 60,332 miles
  • 2011 – 53,264 miles
  • 2010 – 43,248 miles
  • 2009 – 32,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,527 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Tank strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,527 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,527 miles
    Test number
    785566961508
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail93,527 miles (+5,822)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,527 miles
    Test number
    155908308250
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass87,705 miles (+1,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,705 miles
    Test number
    357879913879
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside / inner sills corroded

  4. Pass86,148 miles (+742)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    166187764305
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass85,406 miles (+1,149)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    317700287902
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Strap Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass84,257 miles (+2,571)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,257 miles
    Test number
    572115208562
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTank strap corroded

  7. Pass81,686 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    582746752723
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTank strap corroded

  8. Fail81,686 miles (+2,892)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    745264733748
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTank strap corroded

  9. Pass78,794 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    702198272981
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail78,794 miles (+3,508)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    142712724435
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass75,286 miles (+1,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    209161081231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f disc inner surface condition

  12. Pass73,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    307683823970
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

  13. Fail73,327 miles (+4,543)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    763969674124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

  14. Pass68,784 miles (+3,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    649072254261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass64,814 miles (+4,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    676314873269
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass60,332 miles (+7,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    895349242286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,264 miles
    Test number
    579526471248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,264 miles (+10,016)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,264 miles
    Test number
    549143771203
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass43,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,248 miles
    Test number
    331325660430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,248 miles (+10,657)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,248 miles
    Test number
    893323350251
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass32,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,591 miles
    Test number
    721273239284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 MSG

Does X5 MSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 MSG expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 MSG?
The MOT on X5 MSG expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 MSG done?
X5 MSG was recorded at 93,527 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2023, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has X5 MSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 MSG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 MSG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X5 MSG find?
X5 MSG passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2023 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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