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BG06 NXL

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,453 mi
Last recorded97,453 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,453 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 97,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,911 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Headlamps faded but still show pattern

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,450 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Headlamps faded but still show pattern

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 80,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension and components corroded

Headlamps faded but still show pattern

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,080 miles

exhaust system and brackets corroded

front suspension and components corroded

rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 79,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system and brackets corroded

front suspension and components corroded

rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,541 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 75,541 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

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

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 72,035 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 72,035 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,467 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,957 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 61,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,539 miles

Front hub and components corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 55,539 miles

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

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

Front hub and components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2013 42,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 42,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 35,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check outer sills due plastic

unable to check wheel nuts and outer rims due to trims fitted

Fail 28 May 2012 128,157 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check outer sills due plastic

unable to check wheel nuts and outer rims due to trims fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2009 20,019 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,017 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 NXL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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