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DE06 HYZ

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,196 mi
Last recorded94,196 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 HYZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,342 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 87,338 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,166 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,883 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 43,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 24,135 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fog light switch stiff

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2013 18,531 miles

both wiper blades poor

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 13,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bothside front inner disc/s wearing thin.

bothside front inner pads wearing thin.

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing.

offside front tyre outer shoulder wearing thin,and outer wall perishing.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 13,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bothside front inner disc/s wearing thin.

bothside front inner pads wearing thin.

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing.

offside front tyre outer shoulder wearing thin,and outer wall perishing.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 9,593 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 9,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 3,794 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?

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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DE06 HYZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE06 HYZ, 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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DE06 HYZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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