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LJ06 UTV

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 UTV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 104,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,985 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts from use while flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 101,270 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 101,278 miles

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

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

offside headlamp beam image only just acceptable at time of test!

Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,412 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2X SEGAMENTS NOT WORKING. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR.

HORN SLIGHT GRATING.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN.

VARIOUS BODYWORK MARKS AROUND VEHICLE.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 98,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2X SEGAMENTS NOT WORKING. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR.

HORN SLIGHT GRATING.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN.

VARIOUS BODYWORK MARKS AROUND VEHICLE.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,214 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 96,214 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting around outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has splits in inner and outer sidewalls, no cords visable

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,374 miles

Oil leak

both dip beams dim

front disc's worn and distorted

Fail 8 Sep 2012 84,374 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both dip beams dim

front disc's worn and distorted

Pass 25 Sep 2011 80,148 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,453 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 53,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 UTV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UTV, 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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LJ06 UTV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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