Smart Forfour Brabus Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Smart Forfour Brabus car check
Is the Smart Forfour Brabus reliable? We analysed 4,685 real MOT tests across 263 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart Forfour Brabus is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include registration plate lamp not working, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart Forfour Brabus.
Smart Forfour Brabus Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart Forfour Brabus. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart Forfour Brabus MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart Forfour Brabus to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart Forfour Brabus Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart Forfour Brabus fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart Forfour Brabus Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart Forfour Brabus owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart Forfour Brabus MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart Forfour Brabus year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 159 | 73.6% | 32,444 | 60,994 | 92,835 |
| 2007 | 94 | 77.7% | 35,573 | 62,597 | 90,941 |
| 2006 | 2,669 | 75.9% | 40,699 | 63,538 | 87,788 |
| 2005 | 1,757 | 74.4% | 45,481 | 66,560 | 92,146 |
How Long Does a Smart Forfour Brabus Last?
Based on 263 Smart Forfour Brabus vehicles on UK roads.
Smart Forfour Brabus Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart Forfour Brabus MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Smart Forfour Brabus
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.7% MOT pass rate from 94 tests
73.6% MOT pass rate from 159 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart Forfour Brabus is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.7% across 94 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Smart Forfour Brabus Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Forfour Brabus THIS CAR | 75.3% | 4,685 | 64,506 mi | 21 yrs |
| Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) | 74% | 44,118 | 54,896 mi | 23 yrs |
| Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto | 79.4% | 44,035 | 38,367 mi | 18 yrs |
| Smart City Passion 61 Auto | 73% | 27,463 | 48,099 mi | 23 yrs |
| Volvo XC60 Rdesign Pro T8 PHEV AWD A | 88% | 1,684 | 38,594 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) (74.0% pass rate) and the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto (79.4% pass rate), the Smart Forfour Brabus sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Smart Forfour Brabus has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.3% across 4,685 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Smart Forfour Brabus are registration plate lamp not working (77 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (62), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (62). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Smart Forfour Brabus owner drives around 4,228 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Smart Forfour Brabus models stay on UK roads for around 21 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.