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KR05 GYZ

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,226 mi
Last recorded107,226 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GYZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2m 195/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,084 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower general corrosion to floor and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and very close to limits also cracked advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and also perished advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 100,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower general corrosion to floor and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and very close to limits also cracked advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and also perished advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 100,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 92,685 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 92,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 72,822 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 65,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,881 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 61,881 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 58,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,721 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,490 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 48,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,547 miles

slight damage to front wheels and tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009

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

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

screws in both rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2008 23,007 miles

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

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

different size tyres front and rear

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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KR05 GYZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KR05 GYZ, 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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KR05 GYZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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