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RY55 YMJ

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,833 mi
Last recorded127,833 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YMJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 127,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 127,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 123,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner and outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 123,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner and outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 117,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,090 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 111,080 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,847 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 110,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, 195 50 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect internal reflector insecure (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 105,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 103,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,568 miles

front brake pads low

slight play in both front antiroll bar links

wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,462 miles

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper marks to screen

Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,215 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper marks to screen

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,535 miles

Airbag light on.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,803 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,825 miles

slight wear to n/s/r tyre to edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,475 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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RY55 YMJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,995 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 Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY55 YMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY55 YMJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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