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RV06 LXN

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,408 mi
Last recorded98,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 LXN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,408 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,201 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 90,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,649 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 70,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,908 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 62,908 miles

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

EML came on.

NSF wiper blade split.

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

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

Gear lever very stiff

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,284 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,577 miles

damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

rear tyres wearing on inner edges; n/s close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,259 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jan 2011 34,258 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 23,335 miles

front discs worn

handbrake travel high

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 14,732 miles

center stop lamp partly obscured

noise from trasmission

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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RV06 LXN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV06 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV06 LXN?

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What year was RV06 LXN registered?

RV06 LXN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is RV06 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 LXN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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