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BG06 NYF

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,274 mi
Last recorded67,274 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NYF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 67,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

areas of corrosion

rear suspension and mounting areas corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,988 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 54,681 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 54,681 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,860 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 49,860 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,627 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,243 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,416 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,677 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 31,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,148 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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BG06 NYF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,995 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 Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 NYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG06 NYF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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