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LA06 CXP

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,142 mi
Last recorded107,142 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 CXP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 107,142 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2026 107,142 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,755 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,758 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 90,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 86,737 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 86,737 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,384 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted All. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,703 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted All. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,976 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,937 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,477 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 53,405 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,207 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,612 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking on inside

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,431 miles

front brake pads getting lowish

n/s/f tyre worn to wear markers in centre of tread

o/s/r tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 9,726 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,209 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 8,207 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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LA06 CXP 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 77.3%.

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 LA06 CXP, 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 LA06 CXP registered?

LA06 CXP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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