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MA06 FPE

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,273 mi
Last recorded106,273 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 FPE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 106,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 104,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,334 miles

steering shaft to column slight play-n/s/f/ cv boot deteriorated-`front pads and rear pads wearing low

Fail 11 Feb 2019 93,334 miles

Position lamp not working n/s/f/ (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured n/s/f/ link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering shaft to column slight play-n/s/f/ cv boot deteriorated-`

Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,797 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,770 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,839 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,739 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls.

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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MA06 FPE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MA06 FPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA06 FPE registered?

MA06 FPE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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