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KX06 GSL

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,097 mi
Last recorded140,097 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 GSL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 140,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 138,797 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 133,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,213 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s coil spring pads coming out

Pass 11 Dec 2015 105,528 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 105,518 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 91,743 miles

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

o/s/r coil spring lower pad coming out

Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,743 miles

o/s/r coil spring lower pad coming out

Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,434 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r coil spring lower rubber pad coming out

Fail 6 Dec 2013 80,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r coil spring lower rubber pad coming out

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,921 miles

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

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

o/s/r coil spring lower rubber pad coming out

Fail 14 Dec 2012 66,921 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r coil spring lower rubber pad coming out

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,045 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,513 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,868 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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KX06 GSL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX06 GSL, 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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KX06 GSL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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