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RF06 FZU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,559 mi
Last recorded85,559 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 FZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,559 miles

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

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 23 Jun 2022 72,920 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Grill damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 15 Jun 2021 65,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Grill damaged but no sharp edges

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Accident damage to grill but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and scrubbed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, very close to legal limit and nail in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 58,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam pattern very dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Low tread and bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Accident damage to grill but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and scrubbed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, very close to legal limit and nail in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Reverse lamp not working, not a fail on this vehicle due to age

Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,403 miles

Free-travel in parking brake

Headlamps frosted

Nearside Front Indicator lamp slightly insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Falken 195.50.15V (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,652 miles

Damage to front grille

Free travel on parking brake

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some frosting on headlamps

Wear on rear tyre edges

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,282 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front bumper damaged

headlamps frosted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,751 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both slight (2.4.C.1b)

Some free travel on parking brake

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,786 miles

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

Some damage to rear bumper

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 38,785 miles

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

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

Some damage to rear bumper

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 33,578 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F tyre worn 2.5 mm

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 26,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,569 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn and lipped

rear brtake pads wearing low, possible change next service

Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,040 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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RF06 FZU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RF06 FZU, 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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RF06 FZU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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