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M11 BYY

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,657 mi
Last recorded99,657 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 BYY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 99,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,746 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,917 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,833 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 90,955 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,056 miles

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 95,547 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,263 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 77,250 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,404 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,818 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,995 miles

the front wheels are quite buckled

the o/s/f tyre is starting to split on the inner edge, it should be changed asap

Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,922 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 28,008 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage and cracking

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

Two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 28,008 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage and cracking

Two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,954 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking on sidewalls

tyre sidewalls damaged

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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M11 BYY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M11 BYY, 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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M11 BYY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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