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GX08 BGU

2008 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,627 mi
Last recorded123,627 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus60,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 BGU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 123,627 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 119,366 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,029 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,253 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 105,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 105,387 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,851 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake Disc corroded.

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Disc corroded.

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 103,849 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,687 miles

Parking brake performance just met requirements.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 102,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake performance just met requirements.

Pass 17 May 2016 88,400 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 88,400 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 83,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 31 May 2014 77,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2013 67,492 miles

side sill cover fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 May 2012 52,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake release button insecure

nearside rear tyre damaged / cut on side wall

Pass 20 May 2011 4,526 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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GX08 BGU is a 2008 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 73.7%.

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 GX08 BGU, 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 GX08 BGU registered?

GX08 BGU is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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