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KX06 GTW

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,805 mi
Last recorded64,805 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 GTW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 64,805 miles

under body has corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,276 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

headlights slightly cloudy

rear brake discs corroded

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2025 58,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

front registration plate deteriorated

headlights slightly cloudy

rear brake discs corroded

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,071 miles

nearside rear has a small object in the tread

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,232 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rears with deep cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,794 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 47,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,473 miles

both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2020 44,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,822 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,045 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 35,032 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,310 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking around outer sidewall and outer shoulder.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 28,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking around outer sidewall and outer shoulder.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,275 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

official ? stickers encroaching on view in swept area of windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2012 26,275 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

official ? stickers encroaching on view in swept area of windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,226 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,024 miles

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

front screen slight scratches

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,050 miles

front screen slight scratches outside "A" zone

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 GTW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GTW, 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 KX06 GTW registered?

KX06 GTW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is KX06 GTW safe to buy?

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