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HY06 ZBO

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,654 mi
Last recorded84,654 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 ZBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 84,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,779 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light one rear centre brake light not working (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 81,779 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light one rear centre brake light not working (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps l/h numberplate light not working repaired (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,344 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 77,341 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,593 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,683 miles

Unable to open tailgate from outside

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,464 miles

Both front tyres inner side walls cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 39,464 miles

Both front tyres inner side walls cracking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,893 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,204 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 21,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,502 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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HY06 ZBO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY06 ZBO, 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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HY06 ZBO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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