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SB55 TUP

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,905 mi
Last recorded93,905 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TUP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 93,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,275 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 88,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,704 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 88,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,168 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 80,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,102 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 75,102 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,871 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 71,871 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 63,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,532 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 60,532 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 54,427 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,427 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,410 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 49,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,082 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,411 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,193 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 22,811 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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SB55 TUP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB55 TUP, 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 SB55 TUP registered?

SB55 TUP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is SB55 TUP safe to buy?

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