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SP06 YTY

2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition60,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YTY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 87,468 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 87,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,147 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,458 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

sump corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,455 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

sump corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light inop

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,263 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse light inop

Fail 17 Nov 2021 60,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse light inop

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,911 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 54,130 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 52,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 48,293 miles

part of high level brake light not working but no less than 50%

rear axle bushes split resulting in slight movement

suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside front

Fail 23 May 2017 48,290 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

part of high level brake light not working but no less than 50%

rear axle bushes split resulting in slight movement

suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside front

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,061 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 43,061 miles

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 32,495 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 27,549 miles

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

heatshield on exhaust at engine insecure

nearside rear inner brake pads low

Fail 30 May 2013 27,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

heatshield on exhaust at engine insecure

nearside rear inner brake pads low

offside and nearside front inner brake pads low

offside front brake disc corrosion on outer face

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,557 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 23,535 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 20,062 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 14,167 miles

Oil leak

gear change is very stiff

offside front window/door trim requires attention

Fail 19 May 2009 14,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

gear change is very stiff

offside front window/door trim requires attention

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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SP06 YTY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SP06 YTY, 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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SP06 YTY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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