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BX08 ENC

2008 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,307 mi
Last recorded34,307 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus60,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 ENC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 34,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 33,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted OS/R & NS/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 33,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted OS/R & NS/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 33,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 32,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 32,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 31,066 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,149 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,231 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 25,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished but no cording visible at time of test sdvise replacement

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,461 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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BX08 ENC is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BX08 ENC, 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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What year was BX08 ENC registered?

BX08 ENC is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BX08 ENC safe to buy?

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