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LJ55 NKZ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,540 mi
Last recorded94,540 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 NKZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 94,540 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,432 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 82,432 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,195 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,405 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 72,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,170 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,170 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,625 miles

Child seats fitted belts not checked

Fail 14 Oct 2015 62,625 miles

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

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

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

Child seats fitted belts not checked

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner tread blocks

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,377 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 16 Oct 2013 49,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,481 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 21,144 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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LJ55 NKZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ55 NKZ, 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 LJ55 NKZ registered?

LJ55 NKZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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