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LY55 OTX

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,603 mi
Last recorded71,603 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 OTX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,603 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 71,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 71,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

part of centre stop light not working

Fail 5 Dec 2016 71,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

part of centre stop light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2015 69,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 55,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 45,899 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 45,868 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 40,341 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack no cords showing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 33,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,932 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,250 miles

Nail in nearside 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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LY55 OTX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol 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 LY55 OTX, 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 LY55 OTX registered?

LY55 OTX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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