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EK06 HYH

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

184,086 mi
Last recorded184,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 HYH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 184,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 29 May 2015 171,960 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 171,960 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 151,083 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 151,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 116,700 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s+n/s front tyres worn inner tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 88,816 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 88,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 61,649 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 61,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 54,676 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 27,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 40,244 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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EK06 HYH is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EK06 HYH, 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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EK06 HYH is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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