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LC06 TVW

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,256 mi
Last recorded137,256 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 TVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 137,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and outer sidewall is worn 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate is missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate is corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside are corroded

Rear wiper poor condition

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is insecure on manifold and rear around fuel tank

underside of vehicle is showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2021 124,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged nearside rear and offside front (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and outer sidewall is worn 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate is missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate is corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside are corroded

Rear wiper poor condition

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is insecure on manifold and rear around fuel tank

underside of vehicle is showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2020 120,565 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 120,959 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear beam front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened really corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear beam front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened really corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 116,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear beam front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened really corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear beam front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened really corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Fail 19 Jul 2018 113,973 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,287 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,391 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LC06 TVW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC06 TVW, 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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LC06 TVW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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