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LJ06 LTT

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,060 mi
Last recorded113,060 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 LTT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 113,060 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 113,058 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. fronts (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 110,540 miles

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2025 110,539 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 109,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight patters deteriorating

park brake 16% (min allowed)

Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,535 miles

headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2022 105,710 miles

o/s/r brakes worn and binding ,,, will need attention

parts under vehicle deteriorating / corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,681 miles

front brakes worn

park brake 18%

rear brakes worn/binding ,,,,, will need attention

Fail 29 Jan 2021 103,681 miles

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

front brakes worn

park brake 18%

rear brakes worn/binding ,,,,, will need attention

Pass 31 Jan 2020 100,974 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged 2 front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

all 4 tyres perrished

underbody / suspension corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,957 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,918 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 97,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,406 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,033 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,077 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,012 miles

n/s/f tyre kerbed wall damaged

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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LJ06 LTT is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LJ06 LTT, 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 LJ06 LTT registered?

LJ06 LTT is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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