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AK56 XWS

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,943 mi
Last recorded77,943 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XWS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 77,943 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2025 77,527 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 76,174 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 76,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,021 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached driver door (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure driver door (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,738 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,676 miles

All tyres showing signs of age / cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer side wall cracked.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf and both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,722 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake discs lipped

Fail 27 Jan 2014 50,421 miles

N/S/F tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres beginning to perish/crack.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,421 miles

N/S/F tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres beginning to perish/crack.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,116 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 39,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,442 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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AK56 XWS is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 63,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pure typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Pure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK56 XWS registered?

AK56 XWS is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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