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AO56 PHU

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

98,101 mi
Last recorded98,101 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 PHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 98,101 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 97,421 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 97,351 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 97,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,063 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 94,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,157 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 89,138 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mtg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,717 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.5.B.1a)

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE CONTAMINATING ALTERNATOR AND DRIVE BELT

Fail 12 Jun 2017 88,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.5.B.1a)

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE CONTAMINATING ALTERNATOR AND DRIVE BELT

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring view to various components

Fail 15 Oct 2015 76,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring view to various components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,877 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 65,871 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2013 55,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,101 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 48,096 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 40,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,998 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,361 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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AO56 PHU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AO56 PHU, 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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AO56 PHU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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