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MA06 FPU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,275 mi
Last recorded73,275 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 FPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 73,275 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded slight seepage from plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 73,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded slight seepage from plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,986 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,986 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 61,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to crack

Pass 16 Dec 2017 55,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre is on 3mm in centre

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 55,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre is on 3mm in centre

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 51,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 48,941 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,687 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 45,687 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 41,970 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,701 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres outer edges cracking

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front brake pads approx 50 percent worn

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

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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MA06 FPU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MA06 FPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA06 FPU registered?

MA06 FPU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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