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PJ56 ZSE

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,868 mi
Last recorded59,868 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 ZSE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 59,868 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 54,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 50,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 46,701 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 46,682 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding binds on when applied then slowly releases (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,086 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 46,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear brake disc surface corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 45,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 42,302 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 39,775 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner and outer (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 37,413 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2016 37,413 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 33,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 30,287 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 22,507 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 15,382 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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PJ56 ZSE 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 85%.

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 PJ56 ZSE, 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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PJ56 ZSE is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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