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KN56 GVY

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,962 mi
Last recorded122,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a56,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2025 122,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 113,198 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 107,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,172 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,259 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,445 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 76,445 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,933 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 67,933 miles

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on inside shoulder cording nearly showing requires replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 57,831 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 57,831 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,625 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 47,625 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,511 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 34,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,024 miles

cracks around outer edge of o/s/front tyre

n/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,919 miles

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

front discs starting to wear thin

off side front tyre has cracks on the side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,106 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 GVY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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