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NG06 KAU

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,091 mi
Last recorded161,091 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 KAU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 161,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 161,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 160,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 158,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 157,528 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 157,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 152,375 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 146,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 146,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 139,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres are getting low on tread.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,597 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 132,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,564 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,575 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,711 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 113,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 101,142 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 101,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2012 92,108 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 May 2011 78,358 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 78,358 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 65,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 65,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,477 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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NG06 KAU 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 68%.

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 NG06 KAU, 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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NG06 KAU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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