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KR05 GZA

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,907 mi
Last recorded117,907 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GZA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 117,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 117,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 116,996 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 116,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 115,464 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 115,463 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 112,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 9 Jul 2020 112,459 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake inbalance n/s 150 o/s 210 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 24 May 2019 108,892 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2018 105,975 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 102,239 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 97,185 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 97,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 92,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 85,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 78,815 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 31 May 2013 78,813 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyre valves prerished

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 25 May 2012 75,061 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 59,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,606 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 446,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 26,973 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,850 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

park brake lever has exessive travel

Fail 5 Jun 2008 17,850 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

park brake lever has exessive travel

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 GZA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GZA, 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 KR05 GZA registered?

KR05 GZA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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