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Smart Forfour brabus

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 222 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

222

Best Year

2005 (82%)

Years Covered

2

About the Smart Forfour brabus

The Smart Forfour brabus has been tested 222 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2005 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 92 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 79%. With just a 3 point spread, the Forfour brabus is consistently reliable regardless of year.

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)
£1,137
Road Tax
£265
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£1,957
Per month£163/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2006 details

How reliable is the Smart Forfour brabus?

vs national average-1% (82% avg)
vs Smart brand average+1% (80% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

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

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