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AD55 FSJ

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,143 mi
Last recorded177,143 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 FSJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 177,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 169,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 164,635 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 164,635 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 156,455 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 156,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 146,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 146,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 124,962 miles

Near side rear tyre structure failing (castlated tread)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 100,196 miles

slight play in the n/s/f drop link

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

the n/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape

Fail 3 Dec 2013 100,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes very worn/deteriorated

slight play in the n/s/f drop link

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

the n/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,133 miles

slight play in the n/s/f drop link

the front brake discs are very deteriorated, the brake pads are worn and tight

the o/s/r tyre is worn to 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,431 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,138 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,516 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 44,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,020 miles

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

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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AD55 FSJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD55 FSJ, 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 AD55 FSJ registered?

AD55 FSJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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