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BU56 AKX

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 AKX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 124,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,352 miles

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

Rear Tyres feathered on inner edges. Nearside and Offside

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 107,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyres feathered on inner edges. Nearside and Offside

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,020 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,870 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,338 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 20,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BU56 AKX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU56 AKX, 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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BU56 AKX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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