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SL06 RCV

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,016 mi
Last recorded57,016 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 RCV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight buckel in osf wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2015 52,065 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,639 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 46,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,406 miles

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,772 miles

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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SL06 RCV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL06 RCV, 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 SL06 RCV registered?

SL06 RCV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is SL06 RCV safe to buy?

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