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LB56 ORX

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,713 mi
Last recorded54,713 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 54,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 53,535 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 52,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 47,775 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 47,774 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 43,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,536 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r inner rim bead area distorted

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

n/s/f inner rim heated and beaten areas

Fail 22 Nov 2018 41,536 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s/r inner rim bead area distorted

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

n/s/f inner rim heated and beaten areas

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,242 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,572 miles

front tyres worn low..n/s/f to min 1.6 edges

high level brake lamp part inop

n/s/r tyre inner treads perished and feathered

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,768 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 33,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 29,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,795 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,415 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 21,415 miles

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

o/s/f wiper split, still clearing screen

Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 14,079 miles

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

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

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

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

f/n/s tyre cut on outer edge but not down to cords

r/n/s wheel slightly damaged on outer edge

slight leak from exhaust rear pipe

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 ORX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver 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 LB56 ORX, 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 LB56 ORX registered?

LB56 ORX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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