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KO06 VKM

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,497 mi
Last recorded61,497 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 61,497 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 May 2016 61,497 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 193,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 170,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front indicator lense damaged

offside front wiper deteriorated but still clearing the screen

Fail 9 Apr 2014 170,630 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front indicator lense damaged

offside front wiper deteriorated but still clearing the screen

Pass 5 Apr 2013 142,748 miles

horn tone weak but load enough to be heard by other road users

Fail 5 Apr 2013 142,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

horn tone weak but load enough to be heard by other road users

Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,855 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 87,951 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 87,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,404 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 8,325 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 VKM is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKM, 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 KO06 VKM registered?

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

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