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NH55 HCZ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,812 mi
Last recorded45,812 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 HCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 45,812 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 44,606 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 43,226 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,915 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 40,725 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 39,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 37,367 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,014 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 32,496 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 32,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,343 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 26,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 26,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 20,969 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,095 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 13,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 13,271 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 9,557 miles

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 6,633 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 5,666 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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NH55 HCZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NH55 HCZ, 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 NH55 HCZ registered?

NH55 HCZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is NH55 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH55 HCZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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