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MK55 YFW

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,856 mi
Last recorded83,856 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YFW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 83,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Manual gearbox;selector/linkage stiff and difficult to engage a gear

Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,752 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 75,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,817 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 60,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 50,312 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 50,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 44,074 miles

Front wipers

Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 29,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 25,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 23,008 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2012 21,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 18,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 15,844 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Nearside front tyre started to perish

Nearside rear tyre started to perish

Offside front tyre started to perish

Offside rear tyre started tp perish

Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,851 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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MK55 YFW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MK55 YFW, 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 MK55 YFW registered?

MK55 YFW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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