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KE06 LXM

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 LXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp lense cracked.

Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 80,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 53,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 40,629 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,552 miles

All 4 tyres perished & splitting

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 35,552 miles

All 4 tyres perished & splitting

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2015 31,973 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 31,973 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 29,504 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 29,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 27,269 miles

Off side rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 May 2013 27,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Off side rear tyre slightly perished

Off side rerar tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 15 May 2012 25,468 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 25,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 22,779 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 19,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 16,246 miles

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

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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KE06 LXM is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE06 LXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE06 LXM registered?

KE06 LXM is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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