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AJ06 SSO

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,062 mi
Last recorded97,062 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 7567,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SSO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle 75
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 91,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,734 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 87,961 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Lower Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,771 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,554 miles

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,368 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,920 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,204 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 44,203 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 44,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.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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AJ06 SSO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ06 SSO, 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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AJ06 SSO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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