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RV06 LXZ

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,622 mi
Last recorded143,622 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 LXZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 143,622 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 139,324 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 139,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 134,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 129,552 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 125,389 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,801 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 117,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,513 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,907 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,960 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both front tyre treads splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,371 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 81,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres outer walls starting to perish

Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,523 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres outer walls starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,535 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 65,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,233 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 37,233 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,815 miles

offside front tyre has three nails in the tread

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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RV06 LXZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,995 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 Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV06 LXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV06 LXZ registered?

RV06 LXZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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