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MD55 JAU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,719 mi
Last recorded86,719 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 JAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,719 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 86,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 75,766 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 75,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 68,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,658 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 67,658 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,668 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 61,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,166 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 56,166 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,767 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,823 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,201 miles

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

high level brake light not fully lighting

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,288 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 32,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,144 miles

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

adv. front brakes 23% imbalance

Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 15,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

n/s/r brake disc corroded

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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MD55 JAU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MD55 JAU, 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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MD55 JAU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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