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BN06 ZFM

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

185,575 mi
Last recorded185,575 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ZFM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 185,575 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 185,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 164,374 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 164,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 144,962 miles

Front Both discs wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,730 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2016 112,343 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,911 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 102,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,398 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 65,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,489 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,200 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,200 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZFM is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver 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 Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,995 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 Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN06 ZFM, 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 BN06 ZFM registered?

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

Is BN06 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 ZFM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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