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AJ06 SUV

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,197 mi
Last recorded110,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SUV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 110,197 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,031 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 84,011 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 80,122 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,833 miles

o/s/front tyre sidewall damiged

Fail 25 May 2016 78,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/front tyre sidewall damiged

Pass 29 May 2015 68,514 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 56,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 45,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,414 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,103 miles

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

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

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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AJ06 SUV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ06 SUV, 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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AJ06 SUV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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