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DF06 GMO

2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,601 mi
Last recorded29,601 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 GMO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 29,601 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 29,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 29,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 28,494 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 26,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,778 miles

Slight play in ball joints on both front anti roll bar linkages

Fail 26 Oct 2016 25,778 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in ball joints on both front anti roll bar linkages

Play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,059 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 14,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 13,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,789 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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DF06 GMO is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 53,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF06 GMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF06 GMO registered?

DF06 GMO is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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