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LN56 YVR

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 YVR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 133,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 124,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 114,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,408 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 80,742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,813 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,926 miles

Engine Covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 70,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 67,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,959 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,279 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,584 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,266 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,575 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 21,568 miles

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

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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LN56 YVR is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LN56 YVR, 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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LN56 YVR is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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