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LN06 YHY

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,961 mi
Last recorded99,961 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 YHY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,961 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 99,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,878 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 96,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER-SEALED IN PLACES

Fail 23 Apr 2019 88,662 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER-SEALED IN PLACES

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump porrus ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 82,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump porrus ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump heavily corroded

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 11 Mar 2017 76,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

sump heavily corroded

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 25 Mar 2016 70,546 miles

engine sump porous

Fail 24 Mar 2016 70,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine sump porous

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,771 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 57,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,292 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,518 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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LN06 YHY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LN06 YHY, 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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LN06 YHY is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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