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N8 PNL

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,414 mi
Last recorded126,414 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 PNL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,414 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 124,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 124,924 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 123,145 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,391 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip 5 mm zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn mechanism cable cover (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower bush split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,901 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016

Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,939 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 93,908 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,574 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,186 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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N8 PNL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N8 PNL, 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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N8 PNL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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