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BG06 UCN

2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,585 mi
Last recorded73,585 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition60,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 UCN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,157 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 59,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n.s & o.s (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 56,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,669 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,669 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,581 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,643 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish on outer side walls

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,222 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 39,222 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,119 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,691 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 16,691 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG06 UCN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG06 UCN, 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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BG06 UCN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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