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LG56 PPV

2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,644 mi
Last recorded24,644 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto47,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 PPV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 24,644 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 24,644 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 24,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 24,337 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 24,337 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 24,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,982 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 23,958 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 23,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 23,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 23,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,758 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,095 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,122 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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LG56 PPV is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 47,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG56 PPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG56 PPV registered?

LG56 PPV is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is LG56 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 PPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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