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DF55 CGY

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,950 mi
Last recorded126,950 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 CGY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,020 miles

Central Rear stop disconected

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Feb 2020

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 106,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,729 miles

Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s & n/s (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel has minor play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 105,724 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel has minor play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where center pipe meets front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,027 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 89,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,556 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,129 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,585 miles

disc pads worn low.

inner surface rear discs corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

disc pads worn low.

inner surface rear discs corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,635 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 56,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,583 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 42,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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DF55 CGY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DF55 CGY, 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 DF55 CGY registered?

DF55 CGY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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