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AP55 RSO

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,588 mi
Last recorded87,588 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 RSO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,588 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering u j worn slighty (2.3 (a) (i))

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,995 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 84,995 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 80,023 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 80,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,121 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,163 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,619 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 46,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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AP55 RSO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 AP55 RSO, 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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AP55 RSO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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