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EJ06 CTU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,985 mi
Last recorded115,985 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 CTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 115,985 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 115,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 110,135 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 105,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 102,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,756 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,756 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 78,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 78,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 73,585 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 67,794 miles

front antiroll bar linkages have slight play in ball joints

Pass 15 May 2014 62,734 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2014 62,706 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 57,527 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 50,862 miles

slight brake binding o,s front

Fail 6 May 2011 44,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 44,266 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 35,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,668 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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EJ06 CTU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 1,493cc diesel 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 EJ06 CTU, 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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EJ06 CTU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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