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SL06 RCZ

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,405 mi
Last recorded102,405 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle60,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 102,405 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 102,405 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure catalyst to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,263 miles

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 21 Dec 2020 96,263 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,159 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 74,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 67,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 67,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear exhaust join (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 May 2016 59,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,152 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 48,965 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 48,965 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 63,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 33,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,973 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 27,973 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,379 miles

power steering fault when driven

Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,068 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 23,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,643 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 RCZ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL06 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

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

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