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MH55 YTK

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YTK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 148,362 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 148,063 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end ball joint slight play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2023 143,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 137,227 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 137,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 130,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 122,281 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 122,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 113,412 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 107,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply cords

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 107,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply cords

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 95,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,409 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 82,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,154 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 55,953 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,292 miles

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

o/s/front wiper blade torn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,256 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 7,761 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 4,908 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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MH55 YTK is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MH55 YTK, 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 MH55 YTK registered?

MH55 YTK is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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