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SL06 RCX

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,250 mi
Last recorded159,250 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 RCX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 159,250 miles

both front wipers smearing view

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 159,250 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear view wiper rubber worn

Fail 25 Aug 2014 78,934 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level below minimum / empty

rear view wiper rubber worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,984 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level below minimum

Fail 30 Aug 2013 47,984 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has cuts on sidewall NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,454 miles

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

nearside front disc is slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 26,507 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads 80-85% worn.

nearside front tyre on 2.50mm.

nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

offside front tyre cut in outer wall.

offside rear brake pads slight judder.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,575 miles

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

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 RCX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

SL06 RCX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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