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NU06 MFX

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,749 mi
Last recorded126,749 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 MFX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 126,749 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 126,749 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 117,502 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,114 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 113,114 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,414 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perrished 195/50/15

Fail 4 Jan 2020 110,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perrished 195/50/15

Service brake pullling to offside

Pass 5 Jan 2019 104,028 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 Also perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 90,965 miles

Front Brake discs Corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Where Visible (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 90,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake discs Corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Where Visible (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 73,951 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 73,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,679 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,943 miles

front tyres starting to crack

rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front inner wing/bumper damaged

o/s rear tyre cracked+worn on edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,262 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,403 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,020 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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NU06 MFX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU06 MFX, 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 NU06 MFX registered?

NU06 MFX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is NU06 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU06 MFX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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