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G18 EEK

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,270 mi
Last recorded129,270 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 EEK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn uneven inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,788 miles

Exhaust system noisy

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seatbelts and rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2022 103,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Seat belt not fitted at time of test

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2021 91,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 87,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 84,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 83,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 83,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,408 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 82,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested catalyst missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,768 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,352 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

EML on dash

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres cracking

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavy uneven wear off side front tyre

wipers splitting

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,294 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,102 miles

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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G18 EEK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 63,538 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 G18 EEK, 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 20 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 G18 EEK registered?

G18 EEK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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