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AJ06 SSZ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 90,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear surface corrosion (frames and suspension)

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,346 miles

surface corrosion (frames and suspension)

Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,602 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,247 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,323 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 66,194 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking no cords showing

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking no cords showing

auxiliary belt split in two

Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,073 miles

n/s door mirror body insecure.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,073 miles

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

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)

n/s door mirror body insecure.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 41,336 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,336 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 36,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,650 miles

both front discs slight lip edges

Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,645 miles

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

both front discs slight lip edges

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 SSZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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