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BD06 MKL

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,346 mi
Last recorded116,346 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 MKL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 116,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 110,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 105,405 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

parking brake just met the legal requirement

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,656 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 99,656 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake performance low near side

Pass 14 May 2019 90,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 85,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2018 85,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 74,470 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 64,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 64,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 52,564 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,260 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,690 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,908 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and pads aprox 65/70% worn

near side mirror assembly insecure

off side wiper slightly smearing

Fail 14 Sep 2011 27,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and pads aprox 65/70% worn

near side mirror assembly insecure

off side wiper slightly smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,023 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 8,935 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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BD06 MKL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD06 MKL, 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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BD06 MKL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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