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VLZ 3166

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,709 mi
Last recorded93,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 3166
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,709 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,475 miles

Rear chid seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 78,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,684 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 65,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 58,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 58,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,312 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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VLZ 3166 is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VLZ 3166, 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 VLZ 3166 registered?

VLZ 3166 is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is VLZ 3166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 3166 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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