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AE55 VHN

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,872 mi
Last recorded84,872 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 VHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 84,872 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 84,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both side's (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,323 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,557 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 76,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly worn

Fail 31 Dec 2013 76,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE:brake discs badly corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,610 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 73,610 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,927 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 70,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front wipers are split

n/s front + rear rims are slightly damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,621 miles

Both number plate bulb holders loose but not insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2009 58,621 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both number plate bulb holders loose but not insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 53,967 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

muddy underneath..

Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,967 miles

muddy underneath..

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AE55 VHN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 44,422 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 VHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE55 VHN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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