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AE55 VHK

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 154,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 154,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 137,059 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 127,448 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 121,133 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 106,229 miles

EML Light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight kerb damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 106,229 miles

EML Light on

Slight kerb damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 87,072 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,130 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,260 miles

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 23 Jan 2009 40,775 miles

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 VHK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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