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RN55 YWL

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 YWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,451 miles

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

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 70,505 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 64,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,247 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 61,181 miles

Front bumper lower trim looes

Offside Front wing mirror loose

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 61,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front bumper lower trim looes

Offside Front wing mirror loose

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,583 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 35,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 34,511 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,669 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 32,669 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 29,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,445 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,305 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,314 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 17,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,867 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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RN55 YWL 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 81.8%.

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 RN55 YWL, 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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RN55 YWL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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