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AX55 BXY

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,632 mi
Last recorded73,632 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BXY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 73,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,131 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Washer Jets To High

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Back Ground (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 73,105 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Washer Jets To High

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Back Ground (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,028 miles

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2024 73,026 miles

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

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 72,849 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,194 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,052 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 70,052 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,133 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,738 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 64,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,419 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,989 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs heavily worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,525 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,371 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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AX55 BXY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AX55 BXY, 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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AX55 BXY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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