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AV06 RVO

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,086 mi
Last recorded139,086 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 RVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 139,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 138,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 138,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 135,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to wheel cylinders & across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 135,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,647 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 124,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,193 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak (nearside driveshaft seal)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 118,193 miles

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak (nearside driveshaft seal)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 101,600 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 101,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,579 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 21,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,247 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,682 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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AV06 RVO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV06 RVO, 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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AV06 RVO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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