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AJ56 HLG

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,638 mi
Last recorded79,638 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HLG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 79,638 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,233 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured lens cracked (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 78,578 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,532 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2021 78,351 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 76,069 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 76,062 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 72,300 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 68,982 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 68,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 67,321 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 62,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 62,762 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,547 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 55,547 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,882 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,444 miles

Drive belt squeeling

Near side front tyre wearing on the inside edge below limit

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,297 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,613 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 22,613 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)

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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AJ56 HLG is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ56 HLG, 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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AJ56 HLG is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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