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KW05 HTF

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,171 mi
Last recorded125,171 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 HTF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 125,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5 mm cracking round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.0 mm cracking round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,579 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 108,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,655 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 90,102 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,407 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,192 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 64,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to both rear road springs

damage to inner rim of o/s/f road wheel only just passed test

n/s head lamp aim on bottom limit ,o/s on top limit

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,512 miles

corrosion to parts of each rear road springs

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

cracks in o/s/r tyre

o/s head lamp aim on top limit

Pass 5 Jun 2012 52,607 miles

o/s/f tyre very low on tread only just passed test

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,727 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 28,726 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,923 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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KW05 HTF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 KW05 HTF, 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 KW05 HTF registered?

KW05 HTF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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