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WU06 MJE

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,992 mi
Last recorded55,992 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 MJE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 55,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering slightly tight

vehicle has two brackets bolted to each side of chassis at rear which are corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 55,972 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle at lower shock absorber mount(closing plate) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering slightly tight

vehicle has two brackets bolted to each side of chassis at rear which are corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,605 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all steering and suspension componants heavily corroded

power steering heavy and not self centreing

Fail 19 Feb 2025 54,585 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers dont park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all steering and suspension componants heavily corroded

power steering heavy and not self centreing

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,273 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering tight operation but not excessive

Pass 23 Feb 2023 49,988 miles

steering tight

Pass 4 Feb 2022 47,491 miles

Front headlight outer lenses slight deterioration

Front window wipers not stopping in proper park position

Fail 26 Jan 2022 47,487 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlight outer lenses slight deterioration

Front window wipers not stopping in proper park position

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,640 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 44,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,264 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 42,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,315 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 37,262 miles

front pads staring to wear low

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2015 37,164 miles

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

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

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

front pads staring to wear low

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 33,988 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,988 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 30,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,152 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,863 miles

Front brake discs are scored and lipped

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2009 20,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,455 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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WU06 MJE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WU06 MJE, 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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What year was WU06 MJE registered?

WU06 MJE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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