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S44 TBO

2008 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus60,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 TBO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 76,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 76,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 71,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 70,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 65,372 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 65,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,353 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 64,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 63,804 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 63,794 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,961 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 61,958 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE - 225 35 17 86Y (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE - 225 35 17 86Y (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F STARTING TO STEP ON OUTER EDGE - 225 35 17 86Y

O/S/F BOLD ON INNER EDGE - CLOSE TO CORDS SHOWING - 225 35 17 86Y

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,689 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,637 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 49,033 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,033 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 36,464 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,464 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,466 miles

sun stripe fitted to front windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S44 TBO is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S44 TBO, 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 S44 TBO registered?

S44 TBO is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S44 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 TBO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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