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SM06 BRA

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,646 mi
Last recorded78,646 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 BRA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,646 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 78,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,822 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 70,027 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 70,004 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 69,990 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 67,223 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 66,503 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly rear dics rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,920 miles

man/light on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,854 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 60,845 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2014 56,448 miles

both outer ,sills and under wheel arches covered

Fail 16 Oct 2014 56,328 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both outer ,sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,334 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,651 miles

n/s front o/s rear tyre walls damaged

o/s door mirror slighty loose

Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,168 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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SM06 BRA 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 72.2%.

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 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 SM06 BRA, 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 SM06 BRA registered?

SM06 BRA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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