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BG06 NXH

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,840 mi
Last recorded70,840 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NXH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 70,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 70,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 66,891 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Coloured coating deteriorated/white light showing through in places (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting heavily. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Coloured coating deteriorated/white light showing through in places (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to floor, chassis rails and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 66,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Coloured coating deteriorated/white light showing through in places (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting heavily. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Coloured coating deteriorated/white light showing through in places (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to floor, chassis rails and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,241 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 62,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault clear fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,168 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 62,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs are corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,007 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,685 miles

nearside front tyreedges scrubbed

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 27 Jul 2011 29,658 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre edges scrubbed

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,817 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brakes slight bind

Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BG06 NXH is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Red 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 Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 63,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG06 NXH, 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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BG06 NXH is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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