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SL06 RCO

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,834 mi
Last recorded144,834 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 RCO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2024 144,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 126,343 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,458 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 103,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,196 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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SL06 RCO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL06 RCO, 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 SL06 RCO registered?

SL06 RCO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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