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BG06 BDY

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,504 mi
Last recorded40,504 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BDY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 40,504 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 40,504 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,437 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 40,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,374 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 40,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,064 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,881 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 39,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,892 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,928 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 34,137 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,137 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in

Pass 8 May 2012 29,730 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 29,730 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 25,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,651 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 20,651 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 11 May 2009 15,765 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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BG06 BDY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 BDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG06 BDY registered?

BG06 BDY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is BG06 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 BDY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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