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FY56 FNJ

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FNJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 123,607 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Nov 2025 123,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2024 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 117,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,024 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,599 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 105,590 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 96,247 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,789 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre is cracking and starting to wear smooth on outer shoulder.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 69,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre is cracking and starting to wear smooth on outer shoulder.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,517 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre worn out of shape inner edge and cracked at the side walls change asap

Fail 19 Oct 2011 50,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre worn out of shape inner edge and cracked at the side walls change asap

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,196 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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FY56 FNJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY56 FNJ, 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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FY56 FNJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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