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AE55 VHJ

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 VHJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 107,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear both leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet next to battery & across the slam panel (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper has slight damage & is slightly loose

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside indicator repeater lamp slightly damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides have slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose front & rear

handbrake lever release button missing but is able to be easily operated

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,442 miles

Drivers door handle missing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,883 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 87,780 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,821 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 71,770 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting area BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,014 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 90% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 67,013 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 90% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 57,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,554 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,703 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,384 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,384 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE55 VHJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AE55 VHJ, 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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AE55 VHJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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