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KS55 VTC

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,388 mi
Last recorded143,388 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VTC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 143,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 143,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 13,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing.

offside dip beam light output reduced.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 137,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing.

offside dip beam light output reduced.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 121,306 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,333 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 82,628 miles

nearside rear bumper panels damaged but secure

Fail 3 Feb 2011 82,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear bumper panels damaged but secure

Pass 16 Jan 2010 60,746 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 60,746 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 15 Jan 2009 41,196 miles

slight bodywork damage Near side rear of car

slight oil leak from differential seals

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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KS55 VTC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KS55 VTC, 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 KS55 VTC registered?

KS55 VTC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is KS55 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 VTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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