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BJ06 WKU

2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,719 mi
Last recorded63,719 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition60,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 WKU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 62,368 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,094 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 58,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,006 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 55,982 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,559 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,846 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 51,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,678 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,950 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,992 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 23,991 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)

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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BJ06 WKU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ06 WKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ06 WKU registered?

BJ06 WKU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 WKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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