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KV06 OVC

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 OVC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,001 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 90,246 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 87,679 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 84,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 81,418 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 81,418 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases croded (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,468 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,643 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 26,622 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front+rear tyres slightly cracked

low effort on offside rear park brake

Fail 8 Mar 2010 21,360 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front+rear tyres slightly cracked

low effort on offside rear park brake

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KV06 OVC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV06 OVC, 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 KV06 OVC registered?

KV06 OVC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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