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BG06 NYL

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,127 mi
Last recorded96,127 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NYL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 96,127 miles

underside muddy

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,289 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,279 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 91,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,703 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 87,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 83,296 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,651 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wall worn.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wall worn.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,730 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 67,730 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge low on tread inner edges of front tyres low on tread

Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,312 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low

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 NYL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NYL, 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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What year was BG06 NYL registered?

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

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