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AF06 MKX

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,678 mi
Last recorded131,678 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 MKX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,678 miles

Both front headlight lenses in poor condition.

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked.

Oil level very low. [topped up].

Slight exhaust blow at centre box.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 116,284 miles

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

front and centre exhaust corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside front suspension arm ball joint boot/covers deteriorating

partial failure rear centre stop lamp ( 1x inoperative )

slight blistering of coatings at offside and nearside front and offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2018 116,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

handbrake travel

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside front suspension arm ball joint boot/covers deteriorating

partial failure rear centre stop lamp ( 1x inoperative )

slight blistering of coatings at offside and nearside front and offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,958 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,806 miles

Front wiper blades slightly worn

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 91,806 miles

Front wiper blades slightly worn

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,748 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,291 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on (inner shoulder)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,511 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 4 Aug 2011 49,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 49,663 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,499 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 27 Feb 2009 35,744 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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AF06 MKX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF06 MKX, 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 AF06 MKX registered?

AF06 MKX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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