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KN56 GVZ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,459 mi
Last recorded108,459 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 GVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,459 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,304 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 102,236 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 97,896 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 97,894 miles

Offside 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 multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,190 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 86,107 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,783 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,680 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 69,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,505 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,856 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,705 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,787 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,336 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,060 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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KN56 GVZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KN56 GVZ, 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 KN56 GVZ registered?

KN56 GVZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is KN56 GVZ safe to buy?

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