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FY06 BFN

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BFN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,353 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 83,320 miles

Emissions not tested oil level is well above maximum (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,667 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 79,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,227 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed from outside (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,943 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,372 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,198 miles

o/s/r brake pads very low

rear brake discs poor condition & corroded slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,949 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 BFN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,400 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 BFN registered?

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

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