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EF06 HMU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,995 mi
Last recorded123,995 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 HMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 123,995 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

(Age related surface rust on some components)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 123,983 miles

Early Corrosion

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Ns + Os, Very Low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 116,754 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

deep cut to nearside front tyre tread

exhaust rear silencer is corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 116,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 115,281 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 115,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Door handle is worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,217 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

slight bind from offside front wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,403 miles

some noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,837 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,882 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,118 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre perished

both front tyres worn close to limit and worn badly on edges

brake fluid looks low

front brake disc liped

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,629 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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EF06 HMU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF06 HMU, 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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EF06 HMU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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