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Smart Forfour Brabus

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 222 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

222

Model Years

2005 to 2006

Years Covered

2

About the Smart Forfour Brabus

The Smart Forfour Brabus was MOT tested 222 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2005 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 94,317 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 98,805 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£275
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£2,228
Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2006 details

How reliable is the Smart Forfour Brabus?

vs average of all models-1% (82% avg)
vs Smart brand average+1% (80% avg)

Smart Forfour Brabus by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200679%13098,805 mi
200582%9294,317 mi

Questions about the Smart Forfour Brabus

Is the Smart Forfour Brabus reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2005 to 2006), the Smart Forfour Brabus averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 222 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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