2005 Smart Forfour Brabus 1.5L Petrol · BU05 GUG
2005 Smart Forfour Brabus (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23/05/2005. Recorded mileage 126,962 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR BRABUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1499cc
BU05 GUG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 126,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BU05 GUG Mileage History
- 15/02/2022124,280 mi
- 07/07/2023126,956 mi+2,676 mi
- 13/07/2023126,959 mi+3 mi
- 20/07/2023126,962 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,884 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BU05 GUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus (BU05 GUG) between February 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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