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FV06 DHD

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,894 mi
Last recorded82,894 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 DHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 82,894 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 82,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 79,519 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))

Sump pan rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2021 79,519 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Sump pan rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2020 78,989 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 78,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,289 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,914 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,540 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

battery light on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 755,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

battery light on

Pass 13 May 2014 74,081 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,065 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 71,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre tread at 2mm

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,517 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,279 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,041 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FV06 DHD is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV06 DHD, 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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FV06 DHD is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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