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KS06 VLW

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 VLW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,435 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 70,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,741 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,515 miles

parking brake release button deteriating

Fail 3 Sep 2018 60,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake dust plate damaged

parking brake release button deteriating but still operating

Fail 29 Aug 2018 60,382 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake release button deteriating but still operating

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,871 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 55,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,933 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,317 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 51,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,607 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

rear tyre side walls aged

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,285 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tyre walls damaged [suggest new soon]

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,233 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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KS06 VLW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KS06 VLW, 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 KS06 VLW registered?

KS06 VLW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is KS06 VLW safe to buy?

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