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AD55 LPV

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 LPV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front Tyre .near side rear Tyre in poor condition also exhaust system has slight leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,914 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 62,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,559 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 46,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,714 miles

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

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

offside rear tyre ON legal limit

Fail 12 Jan 2012 44,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

offside rear tyre ON legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2010 33,364 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2009 22,342 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 22,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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AD55 LPV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,995 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 Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD55 LPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD55 LPV registered?

AD55 LPV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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