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LK56 DBX

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 DBX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026
Pass 17 Apr 2025 153,376 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 147,323 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 147,323 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 128,569 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 128,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 105,922 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 85,315 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 67,441 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,459 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 59,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,005 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,291 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,191 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 42,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,362 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,462 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,619 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LK56 DBX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK56 DBX, 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 LK56 DBX registered?

LK56 DBX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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