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KN56 GRU

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

43,000 mi
Last recorded43,000 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a56,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 GRU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle 90 S-a
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,000 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both os+ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 42,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both os+ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 41,900 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 41,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 39,553 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 39,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,704 miles

Rear boot lid dose not open from outside

Pass 18 Dec 2021 35,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 33,384 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 32,738 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump + oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil high

exhaust backbox heatshield insecure

offside front seat belt retracting slowly

Fail 18 Dec 2019 32,736 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump + oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil high

exhaust backbox heatshield insecure

noise from back brakes when rotating

offside front seat belt retracting slowly

Pass 29 Dec 2018 30,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sweat from sump washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 30,683 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 0416 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sweat from sump washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 28,517 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

fuel cap washing seal slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

water resting on battery tray

Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,795 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 26,795 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,905 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 19,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,424 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,606 miles

fuel cap seal cracking.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 17,604 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fuel cap seal cracking.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 15,522 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,522 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear brake clean/adjustment

alternator belt squeeling when started

Pass 15 Dec 2009 13,177 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a?

Based on 2,112 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,240
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45
Registration plate lamp not working 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 21
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KN56 GRU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 56,209 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 90 S-a fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN56 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN56 GRU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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