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RV06 LWX

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,408 mi
Last recorded93,408 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 LWX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,408 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn/lipped badly on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,104 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 85,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,965 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 77,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,783 miles

nail in both rear tyres

Fail 28 Oct 2015 72,783 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2014 64,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 57,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,072 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 39,069 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,500 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 29,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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RV06 LWX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 66,597 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 Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV06 LWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RV06 LWX registered?

RV06 LWX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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