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LB56 CPF

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,717 mi
Last recorded26,717 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 CPF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 26,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 26,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 26,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 26,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 26,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 26,153 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 26,153 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,999 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 25,733 miles

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen .

Pass 25 May 2018 25,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating on outer tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre very deteriorated along tread pattern

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Rear tyre very deteriorated along tread pattern

Pass 12 May 2017 25,263 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2016 25,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn.

Offside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn.

Pass 6 May 2015 24,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 24,760 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 23,897 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 22,111 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 19,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,881 miles

slight damage both nearside rims

Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,102 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brakes noisy

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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LB56 CPF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc 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 LB56 CPF, 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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LB56 CPF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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