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AE06 HVW

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,905 mi
Last recorded56,905 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 HVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 56,905 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode need cleaning up and greasing (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

plastic floor covers fitted to under body

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 3 Apr 2024 56,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode need cleaning up and greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

plastic floor covers fitted to under body

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,641 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

both front tyres perished and cracked

front suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle covered in plastic panels

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 53,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 13 Apr 2022 53,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 21 Apr 2021 51,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 51,687 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 50,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

under body starting to corrode. plastic fool covers fitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2020 50,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

under body starting to corrode. plastic fool covers fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,275 miles

both front discs corroding on face

brake pipes front and rear starting to corrode.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 15 Apr 2019 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front discs corroding on face

brake pipes front and rear starting to corrode.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 7 May 2018 47,078 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 47,078 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,610 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated at base of stem

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid leak appears to be at maximum permitted, replacement strongly advised (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tape applied to damaged bumper cover / wheel arch

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2017 44,610 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cover / wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated at base of stem

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid leak appears to be at maximum permitted, replacement strongly advised (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,114 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 May 2014 35,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 31,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 31,086 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 28,129 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 24,889 miles

engine sump corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,631 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 14,585 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AE06 HVW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 45,692 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE06 HVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE06 HVW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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