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LB06 HXZ

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,677 mi
Last recorded34,677 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 HXZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 34,677 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 33,962 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 33,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 32,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,246 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 31,743 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 31,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 30,825 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 30,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,868 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 29,863 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,655 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,095 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,322 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,860 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,095 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,031 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 14,031 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)

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

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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LB06 HXZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LB06 HXZ, 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 LB06 HXZ registered?

LB06 HXZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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