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HJ06 VAD

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VAD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 96,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,078 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 80,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate fade

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,537 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,105 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,799 miles

nearside reat tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,799 miles

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

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

nearside reat tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,515 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,515 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,882 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,040 miles

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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HJ06 VAD 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 85.7%.

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 HJ06 VAD, 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 HJ06 VAD registered?

HJ06 VAD is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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