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RO06 OHY

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,520 mi
Last recorded151,520 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 OHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 151,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 151,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 144,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 131,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,851 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 123,851 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,995 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 105,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,583 miles

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

advise crash damage to front of viechle

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and close to wear bars

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and close to wear bars

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,103 miles

Feathered wear on inside edge of nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,103 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Feathered wear on inside edge of nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,748 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,338 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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RO06 OHY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RO06 OHY, 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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What year was RO06 OHY registered?

RO06 OHY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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