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BF06 GUC

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,715 mi
Last recorded126,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 GUC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 126,698 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,250 miles

o/s rear damper slight weeping of oil

Fail 20 Jun 2018 110,250 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation no park brake working (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high lens clean (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high lens clean (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear damper slight weeping of oil

Pass 29 Jul 2017 95,127 miles

n/s and o/s track rod ends cover cracking

o/s front tyre getting low

Fail 26 Jul 2017 95,127 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s track rod ends cover cracking

o/s front tyre getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,764 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,007 miles

front wiper blades showing signs of wera.o/s/f tyre inner edge worn. o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,287 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,893 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 46,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,626 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 34,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,178 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 27,178 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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BF06 GUC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,400 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 (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF06 GUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF06 GUC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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