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KU56 BTE

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,556 mi
Last recorded139,556 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BTE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 139,556 miles

Corrosion to NSR coil spring

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Oil level 1/4 inch over max

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil to differential

Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,226 miles

Corrosion to NSR spring

Corrosion to exhaust system

Hand brake has little reserve travel

NSF tyre 3mm

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Only 2 rear belts checked - no centre belt

Fail 19 Nov 2015 130,226 miles

Corrosion to NSR spring

Corrosion to exhaust system

Hand brake has little reserve travel

NSF tyre 3mm

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

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Only 2 rear belts checked - no centre belt

Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,503 miles

nearside rear tyre flat at time of test

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2014 116,503 miles

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

nearside rear tyre flat at time of test

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,516 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey,new recommended.

offside rear tyre cracking between tread.

two bulbs out on high level stoplight.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 97,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey,new recommended.

offside rear tyre cracking between tread.

two bulbs out on high level stoplight.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,046 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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KU56 BTE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KU56 BTE, 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 KU56 BTE registered?

KU56 BTE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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