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MD55 SKX

2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,448 mi
Last recorded89,448 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition60,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 SKX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 82,774 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 77,262 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp has 2 bulb not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front wheel baring or break noise

Offside screen wash jet half blocked

Fail 2 May 2017 77,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour completely white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp has 2 bulb not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front wheel baring or break noise

Offside screen wash jet half blocked

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,955 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,955 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,229 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,686 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,404 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 22,404 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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MD55 SKX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 60,055 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD55 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MD55 SKX registered?

MD55 SKX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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