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SL06 KOU

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,424 mi
Last recorded50,424 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 KOU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 50,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 50,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,979 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 48,707 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,216 miles

Front Lower slight engine oil leak

little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower repeater bulb worn

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 47,690 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing and + terminal insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 46,664 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 42,104 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,103 miles

advise to change both rear tyres slight cracking on side walls

Fail 22 May 2012 33,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 33,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,261 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 27,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,600 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 10,202 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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SL06 KOU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL06 KOU, 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 SL06 KOU registered?

SL06 KOU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is SL06 KOU safe to buy?

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