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R33 TGO

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,009 mi
Last recorded71,009 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 TGO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,009 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2025 71,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached linkage is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 70,615 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 70,615 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,721 miles

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

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

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,586 miles

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2014 54,174 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,744 miles

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

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,705 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to front windscreen

slight fault with offside front door latch

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,441 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

parking brake lever release button cover missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,889 miles

Oil leak

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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R33 TGO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R33 TGO, 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 R33 TGO registered?

R33 TGO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is R33 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 TGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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