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AY06 XTB

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,651 mi
Last recorded64,651 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XTB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 64,651 miles

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

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 28 May 2020 64,651 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both/ lens faded excessively (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cuts

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

both headlamp lens slightly faded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 63,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has age cuts

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

both headlamp lens slightly faded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cuts

both headlamp lens faded slightly

both rear tyre have age cuts/scuffs

Fail 13 Jun 2018 61,726 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has age cuts

both headlamp lens faded slightly

both rear tyre have age cuts/scuffs

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall has age cuts but not exposing cords.

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall has age cuts but not exposing cords.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Fail 16 Jun 2016 58,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,009 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,295 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,585 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 50,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,827 miles

al 4 tyres low

front pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,248 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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AY06 XTB is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,995 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY06 XTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AY06 XTB registered?

AY06 XTB is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AY06 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 XTB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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