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LJ56 BPV

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,546 mi
Last recorded51,546 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 BPV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 51,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,309 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 31,955 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,894 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,504 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,054 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,653 miles

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

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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LJ56 BPV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ56 BPV, 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 LJ56 BPV registered?

LJ56 BPV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 17 December 2006.

Is LJ56 BPV safe to buy?

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