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EO55 APV

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 APV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,684 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 87,975 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,922 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 84,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,937 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 83,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 66,781 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 66,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 63,127 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 63,127 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,759 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 62,759 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,531 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 48,169 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,595 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 16 Jun 2012 39,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,165 miles

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

Front wheel alignment.

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 35,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wheel alignment.

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,253 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,871 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 20,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EO55 APV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO55 APV, 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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EO55 APV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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