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AV06 RVN

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,432 mi
Last recorded101,432 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 RVN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 101,432 miles

Horn control insecure loose and operating defectively and irregularly (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge loose but can be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Drivers door mirror nonoperational and switch missing

Fail 1 Jun 2024 101,432 miles

Horn control insecure loose and operating defectively and irregularly (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge loose but can be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers door mirror nonoperational and switch missing

Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

crack in screen

underside corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,236 miles

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

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

small crack in screen

Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,236 miles

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

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

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

small crack in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,958 miles

Eml on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Park brake efficiency low

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,364 miles

handbrake lever excessive travel

o/s/f door mirror damaged, ok at test

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,435 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 68,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,624 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 18 Jan 2014 62,624 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,525 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake lever button missing

Fail 8 Feb 2012 37,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

lip in front discs

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake lever release button broken not effecting usage

Fail 12 Jun 2010 26,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake lever release button broken not effecting usage

Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,339 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

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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AV06 RVN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV06 RVN, 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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AV06 RVN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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