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KO06 VKG

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,059 mi
Last recorded112,059 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 VKG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper missing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 112,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear wiper missing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,497 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

offside front bearing noisy

Fail 21 Sep 2016 104,497 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

offside front bearing noisy

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,736 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,736 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,464 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,464 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,237 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,158 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 65,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2009 56,424 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2009 56,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VKG is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KO06 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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