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GX08 BKY

2008 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,450 mi
Last recorded108,450 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus60,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 BKY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 108,450 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 108,447 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,998 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 97,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 89,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,895 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 76,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,592 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 55,502 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 46,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,444 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 27,746 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 15,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,449 miles

nearside front and nearside rear wheels dented

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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 BKY is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GX08 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

GX08 BKY is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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