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GX57 KHZ

2008 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,821 mi
Last recorded59,821 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus60,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 KHZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,819 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery slightly insecure

cracks/splits to tread on offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,759 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked and worn uneavenly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,057 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 50,057 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly split/torn

rear tyres worn slightly unevenly on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,580 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,700 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 KHZ is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX57 KHZ, 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 GX57 KHZ registered?

GX57 KHZ is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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