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EJ06 MMU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 MMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 82,132 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 82,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

part of front bumper missing

Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,609 miles

Front body damage

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 75,179 miles

Front bumper damage

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 64,009 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 58,616 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 56,581 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,170 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,139 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,028 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 32,028 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs poor

Pass 4 May 2010 25,919 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 19,779 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 19,779 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 MMU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MMU, 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 EJ06 MMU registered?

EJ06 MMU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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