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AO56 DMY

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

43,356 mi
Last recorded43,356 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DMY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 43,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 43,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside appears not to adjust. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,283 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 43,274 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,123 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 43,088 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 43,087 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal cracked/perished.

Pass 13 May 2021 42,972 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 42,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside track rod end securing bolt loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,399 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 39,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,564 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,334 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 23,334 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,877 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 17,969 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,606 miles

front wipers smear

Fail 24 Mar 2011 13,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,977 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 12,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,003 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AO56 DMY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 43,063 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 DMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO56 DMY registered?

AO56 DMY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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