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DE06 TVM

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 TVM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,710 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Dec 2019 69,259 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,247 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,353 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 63,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,421 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 56,421 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,791 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,791 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,029 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,667 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,013 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 31,013 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,748 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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DE06 TVM is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE06 TVM, 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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What year was DE06 TVM registered?

DE06 TVM is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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