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LN56 YWD

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,779 mi
Last recorded59,779 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 YWD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 59,779 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 59,772 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 59,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 15 Nov 2024 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,229 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 9 Nov 2023 58,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,115 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,264 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,039 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,121 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 51,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 50,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 47,053 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 47,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,129 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,820 miles

gear selecter stiff

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Fail 11 Nov 2013 43,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

gear selecter stiff

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 3 Nov 2012 40,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,832 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 23,804 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,804 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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LN56 YWD is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LN56 YWD, 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 LN56 YWD registered?

LN56 YWD is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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