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FV06 DHA

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,832 mi
Last recorded108,832 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 DHA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 108,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 101,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2013 64,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 56,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2011 48,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 42,790 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,605 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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FV06 DHA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 63,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV06 DHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FV06 DHA registered?

FV06 DHA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is FV06 DHA safe to buy?

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