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AJ06 SSU

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,500 mi
Last recorded81,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 7567,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 79,467 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 77,810 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 73,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 69,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe over trailing arm to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 64,198 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Outer track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe over trailing arm to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn uneven on inside edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn uneven on inside edge.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn uneven on inside edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn uneven on inside edge.

Pass 22 May 2017 51,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,045 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 43,614 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wear in front brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,421 miles

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

wear in front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,604 miles

23% front brake application , 21% rear brake application + 33% rear brake imbalance

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Slight age cracks to both rear tyres

Slight deterioration to the offside and nearside rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,746 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 33,740 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,340 miles

front disc's slightly lipped

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,861 miles

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 SSU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ06 SSU, 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 AJ06 SSU registered?

AJ06 SSU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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