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SV06 NTX

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,094 mi
Last recorded95,094 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 NTX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 95,094 miles

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor coroded

Pass 14 May 2019 86,726 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 86,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn to excess on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise front exhaust flange worn gasket /heatshield insecure

engine oil sump leaking oil to excess

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,331 miles

oil leak at sump

Fail 21 Feb 2018 82,331 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak at sump

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,261 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,261 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,375 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,947 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,173 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 60,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,931 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,132 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,518 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)

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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SV06 NTX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV06 NTX, 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 SV06 NTX registered?

SV06 NTX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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