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YC06 RAX

2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

51,256 mi
Last recorded51,256 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 7567,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 RAX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle 75
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 51,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 50,857 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 50,856 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,705 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 49,695 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,636 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,990 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

driver door handle damaged but in working order

Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,270 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 47,270 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 45,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 45,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,404 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 40,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,408 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,960 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 30,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,996 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,696 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,696 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,913 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 23,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,110 miles

3 nails/screws in n/s/r tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs lipped

Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,110 miles

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

3 nails/screws in n/s/r tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 27 May 2010 16,924 miles

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

stickers too far into swept area of screen

Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,500 miles

aerial missing.

front brake pads = approx. 3,000m.

front number plate holder damaged.

o/s/f tyre on legal limit - 1.6mm - also deep gouge in outer wall = new tyre required.

recommend wiper blades = smearing.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 12,500 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

aerial missing.

front brake pads = approx. 3,000m.

front number plate holder damaged.

o/s/f tyre on legal limit - 1.6mm - also deep gouge in outer wall = new tyre required.

recommend wiper blades = smearing.

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75?

Based on 1,912 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,355
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
position lamp(s) not working 20
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YC06 RAX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 67,354 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 75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC06 RAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC06 RAX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 75, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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