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MD55 SLU

2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,853 mi
Last recorded101,853 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition60,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 101,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,557 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 86,557 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,591 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 85,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,894 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 84,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 84,515 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,699 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 78,699 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2018 70,441 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 70,441 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,055 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 60,055 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 55,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 51,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,584 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,894 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,995 miles

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 SLU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

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

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