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FE56 XBB

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,596 mi
Last recorded69,596 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XBB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,596 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 68,536 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 57,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear reg plate light deteriorated

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2018 57,365 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear reg plate light deteriorated

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 48,943 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED INSIDE EDGE (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED INSIDE EDGE (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 28,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,781 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 21,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,275 miles

front tyre's cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2009 8,349 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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FE56 XBB is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE56 XBB, 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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FE56 XBB is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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