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P444 BRA

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 BRA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026

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

subframe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2025

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024
Pass 10 Feb 2023
Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,744 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 57,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,107 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 55,648 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slow puncher

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,648 miles

n/s/r tyre has slow puncher

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,867 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 51,867 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,919 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 40,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cut

Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,821 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 23,657 miles

deepish cut to outside of offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2010 23,172 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs surfaces lightly scored

Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,917 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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P444 BRA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 63,538 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 P444 BRA, 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 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Brabus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P444 BRA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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