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BG06 OXS

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,701 mi
Last recorded102,701 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OXS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 102,701 miles

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

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

Plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 8 Mar 2022 102,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear view mirror deteriorated not adversely affecting view

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the outer sills

Fail 2 Feb 2021 100,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear view mirror deteriorated not adversely affecting view

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the outer sills

Pass 2 May 2019 98,420 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 96,735 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 May 2018 96,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 May 2018 96,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive emissions to high to record emissions not tested (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak on engine ()

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,588 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,835 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,415 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 86,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 75,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2009 43,230 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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BG06 OXS is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 63,464 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 Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 OXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BG06 OXS registered?

BG06 OXS is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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