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OU06 HXO

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,781 mi
Last recorded71,781 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 HXO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 71,781 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,789 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,233 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,782 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

headlight lenses deteriorated pattern acceptable

nearside rear brake binding.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,542 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front subframe rusty

Headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,878 miles

both head lights aim poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2016 46,878 miles

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

both head lights aim poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 41,834 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,533 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 34,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,675 miles

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

fual tank damp ( oil ? )

offside frint wiper in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,813 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,114 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,108 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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OU06 HXO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU06 HXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU06 HXO registered?

OU06 HXO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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