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EU06 MBO

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,262 mi
Last recorded123,262 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 MBO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,262 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 123,255 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,205 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 106,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 97,171 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 78,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 71,035 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 63,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 56,548 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,181 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,637 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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EU06 MBO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU06 MBO, 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 EU06 MBO registered?

EU06 MBO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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