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LD56 TLO

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,770 mi
Last recorded75,770 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 TLO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,588 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded borh sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 72,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded borh sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,133 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 69,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,024 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear Tyre has high and low spots on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear Tyre has high and low spots on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre high and low points

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

Offside Rear tyre high and low points

Fail 13 Oct 2017 53,926 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre high and low points

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

Offside Rear tyre high and low points

Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,373 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 49,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,331 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,245 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 35,141 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 30,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,378 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 25,378 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,321 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,469 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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LD56 TLO 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 68.2%.

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 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 LD56 TLO, 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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LD56 TLO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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