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YIG 1278

2008 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,043 mi
Last recorded24,043 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus60,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIG 1278
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2025 24,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 21,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 16,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 16,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 16,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 15,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 14,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,191 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to outer sidewall but no cording visible

Offside Front slight damage to inside sidewall but no cording visible

Pass 5 Oct 2016 13,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 11,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 10,115 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 8,425 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 7,420 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 5,479 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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YIG 1278 is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YIG 1278, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIG 1278 registered?

YIG 1278 is a 2008 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YIG 1278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIG 1278 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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