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AD56 FDU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,376 mi
Last recorded69,376 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 FDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 69,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,846 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 66,846 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 64,552 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 64,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 61,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,520 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc scored

Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2021 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,669 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 52,668 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,058 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,492 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,615 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,029 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,509 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2011 24,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 21,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,696 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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AD56 FDU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD56 FDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD56 FDU registered?

AD56 FDU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AD56 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 FDU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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