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FX56 CUA

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 CUA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 62,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 60,779 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 59,138 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,320 miles

Exhaust corroded mid-rear section

General underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 57,047 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

middle to rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,358 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 56,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 48,673 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,209 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,665 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 35,665 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,482 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,745 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 14,613 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 14,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 9,812 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,628 miles

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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FX56 CUA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX56 CUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX56 CUA registered?

FX56 CUA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is FX56 CUA safe to buy?

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