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MD55 SMO

2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,062 mi
Last recorded80,062 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition60,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,062 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,465 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 77,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,198 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 76,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,551 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 75,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,435 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,637 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,637 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2012 64,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 56,691 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 27,106 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 SMO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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