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GF56 LVV

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,397 mi
Last recorded146,397 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LVV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 146,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 146,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 139,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake just met requirements will require adjustment / repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 130,200 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 122,184 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 113,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,028 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,028 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,154 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GF56 LVV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GF56 LVV, 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 GF56 LVV registered?

GF56 LVV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is GF56 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 LVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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