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BN06 ZNV

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ZNV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 125,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 118,255 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023
Fail 13 Mar 2023 113,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 107,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020
Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 82,769 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,451 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2016 77,451 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2015 66,650 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,650 miles

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

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,153 miles

Battery slightly loose in carrier

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

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

Offside mirror loose but still adequately supported

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 39,489 miles

front tyres low on tread rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 26 May 2010 30,840 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 30,832 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,344 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 ZNV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver 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 BN06 ZNV, 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

How do I check the history of BN06 ZNV?

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What year was BN06 ZNV registered?

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

Is BN06 ZNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 ZNV 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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