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MV56 CEF

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,402 mi
Last recorded92,402 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 CEF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,402 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,994 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,869 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,084 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,948 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 72,948 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,461 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,442 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 51,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,378 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,540 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,353 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage

both front wheels damaged/buckled

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

imbalance on front brakes(have brakes adjusted/repaired)

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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MV56 CEF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MV56 CEF, 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 MV56 CEF registered?

MV56 CEF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is MV56 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 CEF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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