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LX55 FXS

2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,373 mi
Last recorded80,373 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto45,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 FXS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,949 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2013 70,198 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 70,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 61,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both wipers smearing screen

Fail 5 May 2012

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,949 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 52,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,628 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 29,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise both rear tyres are cracking on outside wall and nearside rear has cuts on side wall

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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LX55 FXS is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 45,418 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 FXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX55 FXS registered?

LX55 FXS is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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