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EK56 OTM

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,563 mi
Last recorded60,563 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OTM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 60,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 59,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 58,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 56,082 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 54,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 52,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 51,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,264 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 46,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 31,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 27,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 22,525 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,014 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,505 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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EK56 OTM is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK56 OTM, 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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What year was EK56 OTM registered?

EK56 OTM is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is EK56 OTM safe to buy?

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