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YC06 PVU

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,035 mi
Last recorded135,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 7567,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 PVU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle 75
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 135,035 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 118,889 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 110,375 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 110,373 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,921 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil sump pan corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 104,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,352 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,248 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 78,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 74,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,987 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 May 2013 65,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 May 2013 65,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 May 2012 56,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 56,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,355 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2010 35,239 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 May 2010 35,239 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,554 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)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75?

Based on 1,912 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,355
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
position lamp(s) not working 20
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YC06 PVU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 67,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC06 PVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC06 PVU registered?

YC06 PVU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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