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BG06 OXU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,024 mi
Last recorded43,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 43,024 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective osf/nsf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr/osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front & rear bumpers damaged unlikely to cause injury

Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,247 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 25,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,148 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 22,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,935 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,543 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 20,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offsid rear tyre as cracks on outer tread not showing cord or ply

Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,299 miles

both front tyre as slight crack to outer side walls

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall not showing cord or ply

Fail 29 Aug 2013 20,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyre as slight crack to outer side walls

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall not showing cord or ply

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,271 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 19,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,944 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 18,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,467 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 17,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 17,676 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 OXU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

BG06 OXU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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