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BG06 NXJ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,313 mi
Last recorded143,313 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 143,313 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 143,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 135,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,779 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 97,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 97,824 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 91,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,413 miles

EML on

O/s wiper smears

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,884 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 59,884 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,246 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 50,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,418 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,576 miles

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

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 NXJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour 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 (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 NXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG06 NXJ registered?

BG06 NXJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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