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AE55 VGZ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,855 mi
Last recorded116,855 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 VGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,855 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 116,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 106,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,096 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 94,094 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,476 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside rear spring corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,684 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,720 miles

slight cut in the offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the side wall but is not showing any chords

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,997 miles

nearside rear tyre inside wall slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,682 miles

cuts on nearside front tyre

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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AE55 VGZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE55 VGZ, 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.

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AE55 VGZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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