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LN06 YJF

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,039 mi
Last recorded100,039 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 100,039 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 100,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,901 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 89,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,997 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 79,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,034 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,466 miles

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

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

half of high level stop inoperative

Fail 21 Aug 2019 69,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

half of high level stop inoperative

Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,490 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 66,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,967 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,794 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 61,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,357 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,895 miles

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

o/s/f/brake binding

Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,321 miles

wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

Fail 11 Aug 2012 42,321 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,274 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on sump

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel

pin in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres getting low

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2009 25,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel

pin in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres getting low

rear tyres perished

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 YJF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YJF, 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 LN06 YJF registered?

LN06 YJF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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