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YC06 YJP

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Silver Lpg 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,537 mi
Last recorded237,537 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YJP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 237,537 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 237,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 235,023 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 208,578 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 208,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 161,283 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 160,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 114,812 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 114,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

v slight perishing n/s/r tyre valve front inner brake pads look low not fully visible./

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,853 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Apr 2012 75,853 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,534 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 37,901 miles

Offside front tyre worn between 2.5 and 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,530 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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YC06 YJP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Silver with a 1,124cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC06 YJP, 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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YC06 YJP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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