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ST06 GZE

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,278 mi
Last recorded128,278 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 GZE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 128,278 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,600 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 119,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 115,173 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,674 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 104,885 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 99,951 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 96,449 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 May 2017 96,449 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 May 2016 93,677 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 88,044 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 83,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 69,556 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 69,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 59,430 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn on inner & outer faces close to minimum service thickness

both front wiperblades are split at their ends & are deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2010 47,704 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 47,704 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,570 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 36,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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ST06 GZE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ST06 GZE, 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 ST06 GZE registered?

ST06 GZE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is ST06 GZE safe to buy?

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