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EX56 VXJ

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,587 mi
Last recorded85,587 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VXJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 85,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 84,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 81,351 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 81,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,695 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 69,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2017 69,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,755 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 58,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,526 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,251 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,164 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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EX56 VXJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,468cc 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 EX56 VXJ, 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 EX56 VXJ registered?

EX56 VXJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is EX56 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 VXJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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