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LG56 TDO

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 TDO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 80,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 80,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 77,803 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 71,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 68,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,044 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,044 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 32,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,893 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,089 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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LG56 TDO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

LG56 TDO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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