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RN55 KNU

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 KNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,332 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 72,332 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 66,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,549 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 60,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,962 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 54,962 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 49,790 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 49,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 37,093 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 May 2012 37,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 6 Jun 2011 28,232 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,232 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 22,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,361 miles

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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RN55 KNU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RN55 KNU, 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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What year was RN55 KNU registered?

RN55 KNU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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