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T88 DDT

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,145 mi
Last recorded68,145 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 DDT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 68,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,032 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 62,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 59,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 54,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,319 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 48,298 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,444 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 311,283 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 31,127 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,381 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,285 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 9,942 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,637 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 8,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T88 DDT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T88 DDT, 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 T88 DDT registered?

T88 DDT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is T88 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T88 DDT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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