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AP06 MWG

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,150 mi
Last recorded46,150 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 MWG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 46,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 42,448 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 42,448 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 39,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 39,425 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 35,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 30,818 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 30,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split on inner wall , cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,932 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,470 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 25,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,136 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,996 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 15,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,712 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,656 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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AP06 MWG 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 AP06 MWG, 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 AP06 MWG registered?

AP06 MWG is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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