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KO56 NRJ

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,860 mi
Last recorded51,860 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 NRJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 51,860 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 51,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 49,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,764 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f & both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,534 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 24,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 24,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 24,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,517 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 23,517 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 23,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,602 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 22,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 8,921 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 8,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2012 6,512 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 6,512 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,920 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 5,920 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Battery insecure

both rear tyres split around complete circumference of tyre on outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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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KO56 NRJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KO56 NRJ, 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 KO56 NRJ registered?

KO56 NRJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is KO56 NRJ safe to buy?

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