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FV56 EWF

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

66,127 mi
Last recorded66,127 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 EWF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 66,127 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 66,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,049 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly out of shape on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 65,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,335 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 63,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,101 miles

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,942 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 52,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 52,926 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake not working (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes corroded

rear sill to floors corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 48,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,571 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,707 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 40,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,556 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,134 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 31,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,616 miles

O/S/ Front wheel slightly binding

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF NSR NSF alloy wheels bent

Park Brake requires adjustment

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,197 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 19,132 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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FV56 EWF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FV56 EWF, 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 FV56 EWF registered?

FV56 EWF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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