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CP06 EBG

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,592 mi
Last recorded132,592 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 EBG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 132,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2024 128,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 128,622 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,657 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corroded and broken (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 125,430 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corroded and broken (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 125,310 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 122,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,136 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished. both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 119,136 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished. both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,697 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre non repairable 175/65r14 ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 112,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82T perished on the inner and outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge too the light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on the inner and outer sidewall 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge too the light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,846 miles

both offside tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,846 miles

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

both offside tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,418 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 84,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,248 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,248 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CP06 EBG is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP06 EBG, 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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CP06 EBG is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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