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GX57 AUJ

2007 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,592 mi
Last recorded116,592 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Forfour Brabus62,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 AUJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 116,592 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 116,592 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 116,188 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 105,887 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 105,887 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 99,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 93,607 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 93,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,325 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner egdes

Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner egdes

Pass 27 Jun 2015 55,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,174 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,716 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,508 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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GX57 AUJ is a 2007 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 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 62,597 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 GX57 AUJ, 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 19 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 GX57 AUJ registered?

GX57 AUJ is a 2007 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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