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KN56 GSZ

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a56,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 GSZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle 90 S-a
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 93,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 93,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 73,364 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,343 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,489 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 66,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,146 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD

SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 12 May 2016 58,664 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 58,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,598 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,938 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,762 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 28,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,487 miles

Cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre - not to cord

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 GSZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GSZ, 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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What year was KN56 GSZ registered?

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

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