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KU06 AFT

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,992 mi
Last recorded111,992 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 AFT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 111,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2025 111,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,076 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 103,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,734 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 83,705 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no pattern gflass contaminated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 81,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 81,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,683 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 78,683 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 76,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,033 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,380 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,068 miles

front pipe exhaust clamp broken and corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,058 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front pipe exhaust clamp broken and corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front has nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,059 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,048 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,461 miles

End torn on N/S wiper blade

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

Front discs worn

Front tyres wearing on inner edges. Advise tracking check

N/S/F wheel has damage on inner edge of rim

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,461 miles

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

End torn on N/S wiper blade

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

Front discs worn

Front tyres wearing on inner edges. Advise tracking check

N/S/F wheel has damage on inner edge of rim

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,643 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,789 miles

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

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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KU06 AFT is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KU06 AFT, 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 KU06 AFT registered?

KU06 AFT is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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