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FY06 BEJ

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,176 mi
Last recorded92,176 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BEJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (inner) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,430 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 85,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,573 miles

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

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2018 78,975 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 78,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,138 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

some bulbs innop in high level stop lamp

Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,227 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

some bulbs innop in high level stop lamp

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,170 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,386 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,680 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,756 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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FY06 BEJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY06 BEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY06 BEJ registered?

FY06 BEJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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