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HJ06 JWY

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 JWY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2024 100,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

unable to open boot

Fail 7 Dec 2023 100,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,129 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp misted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp misted

Fail 28 Nov 2022 90,129 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp misted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp misted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,075 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 81,075 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 72,931 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 72,931 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,551 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 68,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 66,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,929 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt signs of grease (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres cracking.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 58,372 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres cracking.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air filter housing loose/rattle

both front tyres sidewall perished/cracking 1955015

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 13 Jun 2014 52,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air filter housing loose/rattle

both front tyres sidewall perished/cracking 1955015

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 1 Jun 2013 47,716 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,716 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,561 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 43,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,738 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,419 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,642 miles

Slight binding on rear brakes

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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HJ06 JWY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HJ06 JWY, 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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HJ06 JWY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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