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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
lower gearbox mounting defectivd
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust is getting corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust is getting corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust is getting corroded
Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating -- beam pattern poor.
Damage on O/S/R wheel arch covered with tape.
Exhaust corroding
Lower gearbox stabilizer bushes deteriorating.
N/S & O/S Lower suspension arm lower ball joint gaiters perishing.
N/S & O/S rear beam axle mount bushes deteriorating.
N/S & O/S track-rod end gaiters perishing.
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges slightly
Offside Front Brake binding slightly -- Recommend attention.
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge slightly.
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Both front lower suspension arm gaiters perishing
Exhaust corroding
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower gearbox stabilizer --bushes perishing slightly
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
O/S Rear axle beam mount bush perishing
O/S/R wheel arch damaged --repaired with tape
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge , getting close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Both front lower suspension arm gaiters perishing
Exhaust corroding
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower gearbox stabilizer --bushes perishing slightly
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
O/S Rear axle beam mount bush perishing
O/S/R wheel arch damaged --repaired with tape
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge , getting close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust ,and joints corroding
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated -- beam patterns poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower gearbox stabilizer bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint gaiter perishing
O/S/R wheel arch damaged -- sharp edges covered with tape.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint gaiter perishing
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle beam mount bushes deteriorating
Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link ball joints.
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp has two bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust ,and joints corroding
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated -- beam patterns poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower gearbox stabilizer bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint gaiter perishing
O/S/R wheel arch damaged -- sharp edges covered with tape.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint gaiter perishing
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle beam mount bushes deteriorating
Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link ball joints.
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp has two bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
2 centre stop light bulbs not working
Coil spring corroded both rears and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front lower ball joint gaiters and both track rod end gaiters perishing
exhaust corroding
lower gear box stabilizer perishing
o/s/r beam axle bush deteriorating
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
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))
2 centre stop light bulbs not working
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r and osr brake pad seems low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rears and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both front lower ball joint gaiters and both track rod end gaiters perishing
exhaust corroding
lower gear box stabilizer perishing
o/s/r beam axle bush deteriorating
Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters perishing
Exhaust corroding
Headlamp lenses deteriorating -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
N/S/F tyre has side wall damage
N/S/R wheel rim slightly damaded
O/S/F brake binding slightly
O/S/F tyre has side wall damage -- RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT
O/S/R axle beam mount bush deteriorating
O/S/R tyre badly perishing --RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT
Rear coil springs corroding
Wipers smearing
Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters perishing
Exhaust corroding
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp lenses deteriorating -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
N/S/F tyre has side wall damage
N/S/R wheel rim slightly damaded
O/S/F brake binding slightly
O/S/F tyre has side wall damage -- RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT
O/S/R axle beam mount bush deteriorating
O/S/R tyre badly perishing --RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear coil springs corroding
Wipers smearing
Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating
Both headlamp lenses deteriorating--beam patterns poor
Exhaust corroding
N/S/F tyre close to wear indicators
Nail in N/S/R tyre
O/S/F brake binding slightly
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
O/S/R axle beam mount bush deteriorating
Sign of corrosion both rear coil springs
Travel handbrake
Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating
Both headlamp lenses deteriorating--beam patterns poor
Exhaust corroding
N/S/F tyre close to wear indicators
Nail in N/S/R tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S/F brake binding slightly
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
O/S/R axle beam mount bush deteriorating
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Sign of corrosion both rear coil springs
Travel handbrake
Exhaust corroding
Sign of corrosion both rear coil springs
Travel handbrake
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust corroding
handrake travel
plastic trim covering outer sills
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroding
handrake travel
plastic trim covering outer sills
3 centre stop lamp bulbs not working
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs worn/corroding slightly
rear coil springs corroding
3 centre stop lamp bulbs not working
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front brake discs worn/corroding slightly
rear coil springs corroding
handbrake travel
osf brake binding slightly,front discs slightly worn/corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake balance poor 20%
handbrake travel
osf brake binding slightly,front discs slightly worn/corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
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KY56 FRJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 KY56 FRJ, 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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KY56 FRJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 September 2006.
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