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BT06 AAZ

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 AAZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 125,761 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipe nuts corroded

surface corrosion in rear chassis

Fail 10 Mar 2026 125,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear brake pipe nuts corroded

surface corrosion in rear chassis

Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2025 121,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,109 miles

n/s rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 116,039 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 109,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 109,761 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 102,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,987 miles

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

Central Front both front light patterns present but weak

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust center box second skin peeling

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front battery seal plug missing on top of battery

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing has slight external damage to the casing. corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror indicator lens damaged but functional

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wind deflector scraping on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 96,987 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled at time of test (3.5 (a))

Central Front both front light patterns present but weak

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust center box second skin peeling

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb changed at time of test (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front battery seal plug missing on top of battery

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing has slight external damage to the casing. corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror indicator lens damaged but functional

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wind deflector scraping on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 84,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,675 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering operation feels tight

Fail 11 Mar 2019 72,371 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering operation feels tight

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,183 miles

Underside slight corrossion

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front wiperblade split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,397 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,534 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 20,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,522 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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BT06 AAZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT06 AAZ, 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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BT06 AAZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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