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MK56 ZWE

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,315 mi
Last recorded94,315 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ZWE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 94,315 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2023 94,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 94,045 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 75,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,907 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,947 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)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 52,947 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)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 48,837 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,837 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 brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Sep 2011 41,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,835 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,652 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,235 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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MK56 ZWE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK56 ZWE, 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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MK56 ZWE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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