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FV06 DHE

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,431 mi
Last recorded93,431 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 DHE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 93,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 93,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,979 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 87,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 82,055 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 69,957 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 56,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,544 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 44,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 30,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,273 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 23,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 16,334 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 16,322 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 12,332 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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FV06 DHE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV06 DHE, 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 FV06 DHE registered?

FV06 DHE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is FV06 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 DHE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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