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KO06 GYJ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,042 mi
Last recorded151,042 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 GYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 151,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 151,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 139,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2020 129,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2019 121,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,309 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 114,111 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,092 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a slight blow from the front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,968 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,507 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,788 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,317 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges starting to loose shape

Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges starting to loose shape

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,550 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,835 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,993 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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KO06 GYJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KO06 GYJ, 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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KO06 GYJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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