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EA06 PTX

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,998 mi
Last recorded75,998 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 PTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,998 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Rear Inner driveshaft joints worn

accident damage to the front and offside rear of vehicle

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth and cuts all over tread

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2018 75,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Rear Inner driveshaft joints worn

accident damage to the front and offside rear of vehicle

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth and cuts all over tread

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,030 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 70,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,912 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 60,074 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTED MAY AFFECT BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED

Pass 25 May 2010 56,314 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 44,980 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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EA06 PTX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA06 PTX, 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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EA06 PTX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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