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GX06 GKC

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,883 mi
Last recorded42,883 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 GKC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 38,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 38,164 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 35,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 16,771 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 16,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,262 miles

nearside wiper slightly smearing

Fail 11 Aug 2017 16,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 15,893 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 15,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,106 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 27 Aug 2013 14,106 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,284 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,652 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,562 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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GX06 GKC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GX06 GKC, 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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GX06 GKC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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