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KA51 BKA

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

120,125 mi
Last recorded120,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA51 BKA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 120,125 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 120,125 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 119,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 119,254 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,241 miles

Nearside Rear Uneven tread wear

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 119,241 miles

Nearside Rear Uneven tread wear

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 119,236 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 119,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 119,235 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 119,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,003 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 119,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 117,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,720 miles

both rear tyres are heavily feathered

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

Pass 1 Nov 2017 114,803 miles

both headlamp lenses are deteriorating

both rear tyres are very feathered!!

front inner brake pads are worn

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

nearside rear tyre valve perishing and splitting

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have play

Fail 31 Oct 2017 114,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split! (4.1.D.1e)

both headlamp lenses are deteriorating

both rear tyres are very feathered!!

front inner brake pads are worn

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

nearside rear tyre valve perishing and splitting

nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy when rotated

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,558 miles

both rear tyres have feathered inner edges

nearside front tyre inner edge feathered

offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have feathered inner edges

nearside front tyre inner edge feathered

offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 100,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 100,127 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2013 96,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,311 miles

rear tyres inner edges featherd out of shape

Fail 12 Oct 2012 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres inner edges featherd out of shape

Pass 15 Oct 2011 71,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,417 miles

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)

gear selector cable seized, replacement required A.S.A.P

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,525 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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KA51 BKA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KA51 BKA, 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 KA51 BKA registered?

KA51 BKA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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