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SN55 BFR

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,620 mi
Last recorded89,620 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 BFR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 89,620 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2020 86,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 82,778 miles

SKIRTS FITTED TO N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS

Fail 9 Mar 2019 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

N/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL DETERIORATED

SKIRTS FITTED TO N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,804 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 78,804 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

175/65R14

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARING 2MM IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,337 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding CALIEPER PARK BRAKE LEAVER STICKY (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARING 2MM IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,601 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 677,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 67,773 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,802 miles

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm and small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,817 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,579 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,502 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,663 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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SN55 BFR is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN55 BFR, 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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What year was SN55 BFR registered?

SN55 BFR is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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