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NJ06 OFX

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,715 mi
Last recorded155,715 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 OFX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 155,715 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 157,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 152,499 miles

Central Front bumper loose /damaged but still secure

Central Front number plate damaged but still readable

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside side repeater lense missing

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 152,490 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front bumper loose /damaged but still secure

Central Front number plate damaged but still readable

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside side repeater lense missing

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,671 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,068 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 113,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 100,282 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 100,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,248 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,243 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,653 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 77,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,657 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 67,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,426 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,894 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 21,075 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,075 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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NJ06 OFX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJ06 OFX, 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 NJ06 OFX registered?

NJ06 OFX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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