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FY06 ODS

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,570 mi
Last recorded129,570 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 ODS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,570 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 129,561 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake very slight bind

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 122,990 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake very slight bind

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 118,715 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 118,714 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,242 miles

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,294 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 109,085 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,510 miles

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

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,282 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,524 miles

N/S/R Tyre has slight bluge on side wall

O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,282 miles

brakes front and rear in general poor condition

front brake discs worn

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2010 49,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,937 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,663 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY06 ODS is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY06 ODS, 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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FY06 ODS is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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