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BG06 NWC

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NWC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,790 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside but not excessive

Fail 23 Mar 2021 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 94,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 88,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn @ rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,445 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,489 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 81,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lamp has collapsed inside and unit is loose (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge 17565x14

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline 17565x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge slight 17565x14

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear silencer heatshield loose

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

child seat fitted seat belt not checked

engine management light on

nsr and osr tyres cracked on sidewall 17565x14

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,884 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,586 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,240 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper split and has some smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,287 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 37,287 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,561 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 19,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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BG06 NWC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 63,464 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 Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 NWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pure typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Pure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG06 NWC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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