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LG56 FRV

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,193 mi
Last recorded74,193 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 FRV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever has slight reserve travel

Fail 31 Mar 2021 74,147 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever has slight reserve travel

Fail 26 Mar 2021 74,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,396 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 71,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,139 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,793 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,648 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 48,088 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,523 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear rims slight distortion

front wipers

nearside front tyre dig in sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge and cut in sidewall

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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LG56 FRV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG56 FRV, 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 LG56 FRV registered?

LG56 FRV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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