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BK06 FVX

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,864 mi
Last recorded131,864 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 FVX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,864 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 131,864 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,676 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 125,676 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 120,202 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,315 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 112,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,743 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 107,743 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,490 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly crack.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,959 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,158 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 51,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,654 miles

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)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering part of the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,391 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 22,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 22,587 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,373 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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BK06 FVX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 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 Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK06 FVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK06 FVX registered?

BK06 FVX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BK06 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 FVX 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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