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AK56 XXG

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,040 mi
Last recorded135,040 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 135,040 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 121,072 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 111,798 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 111,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 103,368 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 103,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,599 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 93,411 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,918 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 83,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,282 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 81,282 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 72,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,741 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,006 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,438 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all four tyres are deteriorated

near side rear tyre has deep cuts in it

off side front discs is pited on the inside of it

rear brakes unevenly 23%

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,495 miles

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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AK56 XXG is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK56 XXG, 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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AK56 XXG is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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