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AY06 XSM

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,582 mi
Last recorded121,582 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XSM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 121,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 121,404 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 113,043 miles

N/s body has slight damage

N/s rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

O/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

O/s side repeater lense has damage

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 113,043 miles

N/s body has slight damage

N/s rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

O/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

O/s side repeater lense has damage

Offside Front Direction indicator not working LLB581 bulb fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working LLB380 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Offside Side repeater has slight damage

Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,520 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,112 miles

NSF Brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,105 miles

N/S Side repeator has some damage

O/S wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 79,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S Side repeator has some damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,493 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,387 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,489 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 25,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,972 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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AY06 XSM is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY06 XSM, 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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What year was AY06 XSM registered?

AY06 XSM is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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