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KY56 FRC

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,707 mi
Last recorded137,707 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 FRC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 137,707 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 134,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 110,612 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,545 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 101,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,486 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 100,486 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,302 miles

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

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

o/ s wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,066 miles

both headlamp covers deteriorated slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2016 75,056 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

both headlamp covers deteriorated slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,335 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,241 miles

front exhaust clamp in poor condition(clamps fleexy to cat

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,531 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 45,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,577 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 22,463 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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KY56 FRC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KY56 FRC, 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 KY56 FRC registered?

KY56 FRC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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