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BX06 VFO

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,544 mi
Last recorded129,544 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 VFO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 129,544 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre damaged

Fail 13 May 2019 129,544 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre damaged

Pass 9 May 2018 120,628 miles

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front brake pads close to limit

nearside door mirror secured by tape

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Fail 4 May 2018 120,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front brake pads close to limit

nearside door mirror secured by tape

oil level low

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Pass 24 May 2017 112,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres on 2mm

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 12 May 2017 112,543 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres on 2mm

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 May 2016 101,209 miles

brake check

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 88,566 miles

clutch pedle stiff

offside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 6 May 2015 88,566 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

clutch pedle stiff

offside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 13 May 2014 74,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,880 miles

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

front number plate split

Pass 21 May 2012 51,506 miles

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

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

offside rear sear belt buckle cover missing

Pass 18 May 2011 42,360 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,257 miles

miner oil leak from sump washer

Pass 12 May 2009 19,252 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 19,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BX06 VFO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BX06 VFO, 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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BX06 VFO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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