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WG56 EHL

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,539 mi
Last recorded96,539 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 EHL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,539 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,908 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,155 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,443 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 47,250 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,337 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,472 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,737 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2015 32,737 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edge

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,861 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,676 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,692 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,093 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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WG56 EHL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WG56 EHL, 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 WG56 EHL registered?

WG56 EHL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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