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LB06 HXC

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 HXC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,677 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 3 Mar 2021 93,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 24 Feb 2020 91,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,230 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,474 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 79,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,878 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 74,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 66,792 miles

N/S Rear Jacking Point Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking Brake Button Missing

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,792 miles

N/S Rear Jacking Point Damaged

Parking Brake Button Missing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,713 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,957 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 23 Oct 2010 43,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,437 miles

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

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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LB06 HXC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LB06 HXC, 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 LB06 HXC registered?

LB06 HXC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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