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LB06 AJX

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,610 mi
Last recorded138,610 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 AJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 138,610 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 138,610 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 136,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 136,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 133,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ns & Os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 129,961 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 125,881 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 125,876 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 120,596 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 120,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 117,471 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 117,471 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 111,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 4,217 miles

EML ON

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 4,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML ON

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 2,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,727 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 84,727 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Mar 2012
Fail 29 Mar 2012

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,865 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 36,368 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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LB06 AJX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LB06 AJX, 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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LB06 AJX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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