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FV06 DHP

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,382 mi
Last recorded137,382 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 DHP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 137,382 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 137,382 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 130,766 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 130,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 109,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 95,693 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,957 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 71,857 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,222 miles

driver mirror security and vision

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,010 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,086 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,718 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,335 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 21,293 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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FV06 DHP is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV06 DHP, 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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FV06 DHP is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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