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FV06 DHU

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,960 mi
Last recorded55,960 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 DHU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,960 miles

steering feels slightly stiff no faults found

Fail 22 Mar 2021 55,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords can see cord in between cracks in between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure

steering feels slightly stiff but no fault found

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,560 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension squeaking but no fault found

several brake pipes looking slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension squeaking but no fault found

several brake pipes looking slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 53,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 53,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,917 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded, ok at time of test

Slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 50,917 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded, ok at time of test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,313 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,313 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 28 Jun 2014 45,635 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,635 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,360 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

slight mark on o/s/r tyre inside and outside walls

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,031 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 32,003 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,267 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise o/s/r tyre has cuts to side walls no cords showing

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 DHU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV06 DHU, 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 DHU registered?

FV06 DHU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is FV06 DHU safe to buy?

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