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KY56 KWC

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,682 mi
Last recorded66,682 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a56,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 KWC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle 90 S-a
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,682 miles

both rear shockers corroded

centre of exhaust

hand brake slightly high

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,936 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 64,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear ABS wire (x2) and handbrake brackets (x2) corroded. Cables and wires still secure at time of test.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coils springs and shock absorber outer casings corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 64,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe joint blowing badly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear ABS wire (x2) and handbrake brackets (x2) corroded. Cables and wires still secure at time of test.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coils springs and shock absorber outer casings corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,012 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,647 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 50,646 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,614 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 26,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,124 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 23,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,407 miles

slight damage to tyre sidewall on offside front

Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,140 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,272 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a?

Based on 2,112 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,240
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45
Registration plate lamp not working 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 21
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KY56 KWC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 56,209 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 Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY56 KWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY56 KWC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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