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BK06 FUV

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,986 mi
Last recorded139,986 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 FUV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 139,986 miles

eml displayed

Pass 14 Apr 2016 120,845 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 12 Apr 2016 120,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,325 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 93,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,397 miles

Air bag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Air bag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,239 miles

srs lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,528 miles

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

airbag light is on.

nearside rear tyre has age related cracks.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,262 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)

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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BK06 FUV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK06 FUV, 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 BK06 FUV registered?

BK06 FUV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BK06 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 FUV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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