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HG55 AGX

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,072 mi
Last recorded148,072 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 AGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 148,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 145,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 145,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 142,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 139,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside including rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside faded advise polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2021 130,414 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2021 130,413 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements muffled (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside hard rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 124,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 124,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded lens polished now ok still has some fading on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded lens cleaned now ok, still has slight fading on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,113 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,866 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distortion

fuel cap seal perished starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,402 miles

top windscreen trim rubber loose could come off at speed ,strongly advise re attach

Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,468 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 78,986 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 68,488 miles

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

fuel cap seal not original equipment

Fail 27 May 2014 68,488 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel cap seal not original equipment

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,743 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 56,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,403 miles

nearside cv gaiter leaking grease/front brake pads low

Fail 24 Sep 2011 51,403 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside cv gaiter leaking grease/front brake pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,391 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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HG55 AGX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HG55 AGX, 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 HG55 AGX registered?

HG55 AGX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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