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BG06 NXP

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,239 mi
Last recorded137,239 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NXP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 137,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 137,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective body panel missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 135,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

both nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

nearside rear body panel missing and damage to front

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside door handle comes away from the door/insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tyre size-175/65/14

Fail 30 Jul 2019 135,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

nearside rear body panel missing and damage to front

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside door handle comes away from the door/insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tyre size-175/65/14

Pass 30 Jul 2018 132,509 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,293 miles

Nearside Rear bumper corner piece in secure

Pass 23 Jul 2016 123,562 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2016 123,562 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and exhaust system slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,848 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 119,577 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,854 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,483 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 85,329 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

nearside front tyre on limit - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,357 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust manifold heatshield slightly insecure

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 32,374 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads getting low

nearside front wiper split

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 NXP is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

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

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