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MD55 SMV

2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,992 mi
Last recorded121,992 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition60,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,992 miles

Rear axle bushes perished

all brake back plates corroded

headlamps faded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 121,992 miles

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

Rear axle bushes perished

all brake back plates corroded

headlamps faded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 119,598 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 119,598 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick binding and deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 116,081 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 116,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,746 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 113,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 112,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 109,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,838 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 103,838 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,401 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,401 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,691 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,706 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 80,706 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 76,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake disc deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,447 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 SMV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

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

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