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KR05 OBV

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,536 mi
Last recorded105,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 105,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 104,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 98,622 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,187 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,710 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 93,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,886 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 84,979 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 80,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,758 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

offside rear brake showing signs of heat

offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear to inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,033 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre tread pattern out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic over sills

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic over sills unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Apr 2014 58,810 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic over sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,129 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 2,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,395 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX HALF WORN OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,342 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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KR05 OBV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR05 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

KR05 OBV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is KR05 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 OBV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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