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MD55 SLZ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 SLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 83,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 77,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 60,808 miles

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

front number plate light cracked

nail is nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outter wall

Fail 21 Sep 2013 60,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate light cracked

nail is nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outter wall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,293 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 26,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SLZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

MD55 SLZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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