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HN56 DBY

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,903 mi
Last recorded48,903 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 DBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 48,903 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 48,887 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pun ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,080 miles

Top brake light, some bulbs not working

Fail 26 Sep 2020 48,068 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Top brake light, some bulbs not working

Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,129 miles

Central Rear Upper HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHTS HAVE A COUPLE OF SEGMENTS NOT WORKING

Fail 23 Sep 2019 47,129 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction MIRROR ORNAMENTS BLOCKING A CLEAR VIEW TO THE ROAD AHEAD FROM THE DRIVERS POSITION (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHTS HAVE A COUPLE OF SEGMENTS NOT WORKING

Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,421 miles

Central Rear Upper STOP LIGHT 2 BULBS DEFECTIVE

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 45,421 miles

Central Rear Upper STOP LIGHT 2 BULBS DEFECTIVE

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,480 miles

2 BULBS DEFECTIVE IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT STRIP

Fail 29 Sep 2015 38,480 miles

2 BULBS DEFECTIVE IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT STRIP

Nearside Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,784 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,336 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 24,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,814 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 18,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,442 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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HN56 DBY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN56 DBY, 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 HN56 DBY registered?

HN56 DBY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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