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A18 PME

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,181 mi
Last recorded51,181 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PME
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 51,181 miles

Rear Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear Parke brake efficiency just passed it appears to be in need of repair and/or adjustment.

Fail 20 Oct 2025 51,100 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear Parke brake efficiency just passed it appears to be in need of repair and/or adjustment.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 49,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 48,107 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 46,334 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 46,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,625 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,415 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 43,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear end pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,474 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 40,225 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,289 miles

Handbrake efficiency just passed 16% it appears to be in need of repair&or/adjustment.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,831 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 30,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,128 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,534 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,316 miles

Nearside Front 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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A18 PME is a 2006 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 81.8%.

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 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 A18 PME, 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 A18 PME registered?

A18 PME is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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