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AJ06 SOH

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,978 mi
Last recorded79,978 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 7567,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SOH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle 75
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,978 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 79,978 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,520 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 79,487 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

park brake efficiency only just met limits

Fail 19 Jan 2024

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

park brake efficiency only just met limits

Pass 14 Jan 2023 78,308 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,589 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 24 Jan 2022 77,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 76,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt possibly partially siezed/ creaking when turned (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 66,551 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt possibly partially siezed/ creaking when turned (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,529 miles

exhaust corroded at joins and clamps

Fail 16 Jul 2016 63,529 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust corroded at joins and clamps

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,242 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,249 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 56,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,297 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,630 miles

near side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,405 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75?

Based on 1,912 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,355
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
position lamp(s) not working 20
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AJ06 SOH is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 67,354 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 75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ06 SOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ06 SOH is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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