MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
hand brake has some travel
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
hand brake has some travel
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?
Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL56 EFV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 63,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL56 EFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart Forfour Pure typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Pure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NL56 EFV registered?
NL56 EFV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is NL56 EFV safe to buy?
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