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SL06 UUW

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 UUW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 136,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2054017 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 127,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 118,818 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2015 116,777 miles

both rear tyres wear edges

front discs pitting inner face

highline stop light deteriorated

n/s/f wheel rim damaged inner edge

n/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

o/s/f link rod slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2015 116,776 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres wear edges

front discs pitting inner face

highline stop light deteriorated

n/s/f wheel rim damaged inner edge

n/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

o/s/f link rod slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,007 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/r tyre wear on edge

slight pitting front discs

Fail 16 Apr 2014 114,007 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/r tyre wear on edge

slight pitting front discs

Pass 29 May 2013 105,737 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f wheel rim damaged inner edge

Fail 28 May 2013 105,737 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f wheel rim damaged inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 91,908 miles

front brake pads wearing low, (3,000 to 5,000 miles left approx)

Fail 5 May 2012 91,735 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low, (3,000 to 5,000 miles left approx)

Fail 6 May 2011 67,195 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim slight miss shape inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 67,195 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim slight miss shape inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 43,244 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 18,672 miles

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

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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SL06 UUW is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL06 UUW, 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 SL06 UUW registered?

SL06 UUW is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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