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GN08 SVX

2008 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,031 mi
Last recorded114,031 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus60,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 SVX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,031 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 111,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2018 111,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 May 2017 105,761 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 105,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,702 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,702 miles

Front Power steering inoperative electric motor in-op (2.3.3a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 92,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,851 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 8,653 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2012 48,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,444 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 32,444 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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GN08 SVX is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN08 SVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN08 SVX?

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What year was GN08 SVX registered?

GN08 SVX is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GN08 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 SVX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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