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BN06 ZDX

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,217 mi
Last recorded132,217 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ZDX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 132,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper poor condition

plastic cover sills are present, preventing inspection of components

Fail 11 Mar 2026 132,215 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper poor condition

plastic cover sills are present, preventing inspection of components

Pass 20 Mar 2025 130,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 112,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,868 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 107,814 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2021

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake lever long travel

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,190 miles

Front Both sides headlamps slight deterioration

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 91,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,012 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ARE POOR

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

LIGHT SCRATCHES ON THE O/S WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD (2MM)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 81,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ARE POOR

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

LIGHT SCRATCHES ON THE O/S WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD (2MM)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,370 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

headlight beam patterns barely visable

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight play in o/s steering

tracking recommended

wipers a little smeary

Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust system rusty

headlight beam patterns barely visable

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight play in o/s steering

tracking recommended

wipers a little smeary

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

wiper blades smeary

Fail 25 Oct 2013 55,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust system rusty

front discs and pads worn and rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust system rusty

front discs and pads worn and rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,952 miles

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

slight scoring windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2012 49,828 miles

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

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

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

slight scoring windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,376 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,868 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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BN06 ZDX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN06 ZDX, 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.

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BN06 ZDX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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