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BG06 BGU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 86,858 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 84,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 80,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 77,877 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s screen has slight damage

Fail 31 Mar 2018 77,877 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s and o/s screen has slight damage

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,032 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine air hose splt

Fail 18 Apr 2017 74,032 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

engine air hose splt

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres very deteriorated / cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres very deteriorated / cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,992 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,750 miles

Both front tyres getting close to legal limit

Both rear tyres walls cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,169 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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BG06 BGU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG06 BGU, 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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What year was BG06 BGU registered?

BG06 BGU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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