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KO06 XYZ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,035 mi
Last recorded117,035 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,035 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 117,033 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,643 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONTS OUTTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 84,006 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,741 miles

Hand brake lever release knob missing but works o.k.

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Hand brake lever release knob missing but works o.k.

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,693 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,028 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,026 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,021 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 33,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XYZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

KO06 XYZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is KO06 XYZ safe to buy?

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