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J55 GTY

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,971 mi
Last recorded144,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 GTY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 144,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 140,511 miles

NS wing mirror housing damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2025 140,511 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

NS wing mirror housing damaged

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 135,452 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 130,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 123,904 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 123,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 116,693 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 116,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,363 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,841 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal LIMIT

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,686 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 13,986 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,986 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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J55 GTY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J55 GTY, 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 J55 GTY registered?

J55 GTY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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