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BX06 VFJ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,525 mi
Last recorded103,525 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 VFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,525 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 103,525 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,228 miles

wipers only work properly on position 2

Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner & outer tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre worn on inner & outer tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,359 miles

brakes;; both fron t disc's worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 76,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brakes;; both fron t disc's worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres;; both rear tyres low

Fail 30 Jan 2012 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres;; both rear tyres low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,361 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 35,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,371 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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BX06 VFJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX06 VFJ, 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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BX06 VFJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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