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BR56 BUS

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,764 mi
Last recorded38,764 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR56 BUS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 38,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,103 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,102 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,545 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 23,350 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,350 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BR56 BUS is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 45,692 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR56 BUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BR56 BUS is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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