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NV06 CWM

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,353 mi
Last recorded130,353 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 CWM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 130,353 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under side corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 116,694 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 116,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,796 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 108,795 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,888 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 100,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,716 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 91,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,493 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,372 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 87,372 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder.

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Axle bush. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Axle bush. (2.4.F.3)

Rear Both rear tyres perished.

Fail 10 Sep 2016 85,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder.

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Axle bush. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Axle bush. (2.4.F.3)

Rear Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,137 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Plastic engine covers fitted at time of test.

Rear both rear tyres are perishing on shoulders.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 81,137 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Plastic engine covers fitted at time of test.

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

Rear both rear tyres are perishing on shoulders.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,330 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

GEAR LINKAGE STIFF

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 59,826 miles

wear/splitting affecting front wiper blades

Fail 18 May 2012 59,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

wear/splitting affecting front wiper blades

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,155 miles

corrosion rear brake discs inner face

front tyres inner edges wearing

unable to fully check nearside rear adult seat belt due to fitted child seat

wear starting to affect front brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion rear brake discs inner face

front tyres inner edges wearing

unable to fully check nearside rear adult seat belt due to fitted child seat

wear starting to affect front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2010 40,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 31,539 miles

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

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

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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NV06 CWM is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NV06 CWM, 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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NV06 CWM is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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