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WU06 MKV

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,916 mi
Last recorded82,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,916 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured s (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake Travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 73,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,001 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 72,998 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,930 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 69,866 miles

Emissions not tested low oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,978 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,787 miles

horn sounds a bit harsh

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 46,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 40,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,574 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 32,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,585 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,431 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 MKV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

WU06 MKV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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