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PL06 EFT

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 EFT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 60,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 59,796 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 59,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,781 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,092 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,821 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 51,821 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,440 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 10 Oct 2012 42,440 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,770 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,592 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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PL06 EFT 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 PL06 EFT, 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 PL06 EFT registered?

PL06 EFT is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is PL06 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL06 EFT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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