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A16 LRV

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,773 mi
Last recorded81,773 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LRV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,773 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 81,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 78,992 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 78,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 75,261 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,982 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 71,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,660 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,660 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 52,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,961 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 51,961 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,343 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 49,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,295 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,825 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 35,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,999 miles

n/s front tyer wearing inner and outter edges

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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A16 LRV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 63,538 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 A16 LRV, 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 20 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 A16 LRV registered?

A16 LRV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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