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OE55 VXR

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,350 mi
Last recorded114,350 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 VXR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,350 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,738 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 113,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 225/35/17 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,846 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

OSR Handbrake recording less effort than its opposite.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,162 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,031 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 107,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,518 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,712 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,802 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,970 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,941 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake requires adjustint

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2010 3,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres are of a different size to the rear tyres

handbrake requires adjustint

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,294 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 48,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OE55 VXR is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE55 VXR, 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 OE55 VXR registered?

OE55 VXR is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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