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WU06 MLY

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,580 mi
Last recorded165,580 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 MLY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 165,580 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,895 miles

Rear x2 rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 137,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2 CLAMPS (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working X2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT (6.2.B.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Pass 14 Nov 2016 117,639 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,571 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 105,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 105,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ head light lense deterioated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,930 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,159 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2009 35,292 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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WU06 MLY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WU06 MLY, 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 WU06 MLY registered?

WU06 MLY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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