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MD55 SKF

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,512 mi
Last recorded80,512 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 80,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,586 miles

Central Front SUMP

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 78,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front SUMP

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,172 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,795 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,836 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 35,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,026 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,056 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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MD55 SKF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MD55 SKF, 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 MD55 SKF registered?

MD55 SKF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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