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B21 CBN

2008 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,022 mi
Last recorded107,022 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus60,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 CBN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,022 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 107,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 101,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 96,472 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,840 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 93,840 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel binding borderline pass needs atention with balance repair

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,541 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 88,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 88,728 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,488 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 86,488 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 83,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 71,555 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 71,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 60,029 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 60,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,534 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 44,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge & cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 28 May 2013 44,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge & cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2012 38,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B21 CBN is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B21 CBN, 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 18 years old, this Smart Forfour Brabus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B21 CBN is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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