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SP06 YUO

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,644 mi
Last recorded130,644 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YUO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 130,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 126,657 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 123,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 118,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,843 miles

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

Exhaust mid section deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre 6 years old, cracked

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 113,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mid section deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre 6 years old, cracked

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,439 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,815 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 104,815 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,834 miles

Exhaust mid section deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,014 miles

Front manifold heat shield rattling

Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front manifold heat shield rattling

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,695 miles

Engine Oil Leak

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 87,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,342 miles

exhaust manifold upper heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,198 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 65,198 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,485 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 56,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,766 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,410 miles

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

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

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

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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SP06 YUO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SP06 YUO, 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 SP06 YUO registered?

SP06 YUO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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