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K444 BRB

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,752 mi
Last recorded72,752 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 BRB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,752 miles

parking brake readings only just meeting requirements adjustment required

Pass 5 Aug 2024 72,199 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 71,585 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 71,558 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 70,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,044 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,689 miles

both front back plates corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 69,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front all front suspension components corroding

Nearside Front brakes back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 69,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front all front suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brakes back plate corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,639 miles

front brake backplates corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,715 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 20,715 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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K444 BRB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K444 BRB, 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 K444 BRB registered?

K444 BRB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is K444 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K444 BRB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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