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BG06 OWP

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,588 mi
Last recorded106,588 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 106,588 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 104,727 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,902 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2024 102,902 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2022 99,328 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 99,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,791 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,975 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 92,974 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 86,833 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 86,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 81,507 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs thin (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2017 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs thin (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 75,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2015 67,669 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 67,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,364 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)

Fail 1 May 2013 52,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 1 May 2013 52,947 miles

offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 11 May 2012 44,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,457 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 30,122 miles

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2009 21,809 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 OWP is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP registered?

BG06 OWP is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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