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BG06 ZFY

2006 Smart Forfour Brabus

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,109 mi
Last recorded37,109 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus63,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 ZFY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 37,109 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 36,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 35,222 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split at ends

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split at ends

Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,925 miles

Front wipers starting to smear the screen but still clearing the screen effectively

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

engine oil too high

Fail 24 Apr 2018 31,925 miles

Front wipers starting to smear the screen but still clearing the screen effectively

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure lamp unit in secure (1.1.C.1c)

engine oil too high

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,546 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,270 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,390 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Brabus?

Based on 4,685 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
4,228
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 77
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 43
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BG06 ZFY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 63,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Brabus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 ZFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BG06 ZFY registered?

BG06 ZFY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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