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YK56 VXB

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,073 mi
Last recorded78,073 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 VXB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,073 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 74,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,630 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,474 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,278 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,431 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,431 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,772 miles

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

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

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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YK56 VXB is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YK56 VXB, 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 YK56 VXB registered?

YK56 VXB is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YK56 VXB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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