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AV06 LMF

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,618 mi
Last recorded132,618 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 LMF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 132,618 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,730 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 112,102 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 107,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,688 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 106,688 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,018 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,791 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre inner walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,539 miles

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

both rear axle bushes poor condition

both rear tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls

Fail 19 Oct 2016 78,538 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear axle bushes poor condition

both rear tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls

Fail 1 Oct 2016 78,282 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,530 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2012 51,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,050 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,771 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 28 Aug 2009 30,771 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)

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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AV06 LMF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV06 LMF, 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 AV06 LMF registered?

AV06 LMF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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