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AJ06 PBF

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,106 mi
Last recorded202,106 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 PBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 202,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 202,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 194,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken corner (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective lens defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 194,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded on Inner Surfaces

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken corner (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective lens defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 187,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective output of lamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective output of lamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 187,581 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement at handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective output of lamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective output of lamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 180,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 180,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 176,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint upper & lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Aug 2015 163,805 miles

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

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

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

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

horn feeble

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 4 Aug 2015 163,431 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

horn feeble

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 2 Aug 2014 140,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 140,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 116,379 miles

Exhaust system rusty in places

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

Front undertray section damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer sill panel damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 116,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system rusty in places

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

Front undertray section damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer sill panel damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,616 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 93,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2011 69,540 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,266 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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AJ06 PBF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ06 PBF, 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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AJ06 PBF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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