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AV55 XWL

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,390 mi
Last recorded72,390 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,390 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 72,389 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 63,226 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 63,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water in reservoir (8.2.3)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 60,270 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 60,270 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,166 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,479 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,442 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,205 miles

N/s/r tyre is perished

O/s/r tyre wall is damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2010 36,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres are badly perished

N/s/r tyre is perished

O/s/r tyre wall is damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,962 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 29,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AV55 XWL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV55 XWL, 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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AV55 XWL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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