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BF56 VRO

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,335 mi
Last recorded91,335 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VRO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 91,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 91,334 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,782 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 77,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,174 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 69,173 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,535 miles

both rear tyres abit stretched

slight play in steering column

Fail 7 Jun 2021 63,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake at 39 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres abit stretched

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Jun 2020 58,062 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 58,062 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,827 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,569 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 35,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,434 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,330 miles

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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BF56 VRO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF56 VRO, 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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BF56 VRO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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