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FV06 VNZ

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,653 mi
Last recorded67,653 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,653 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,904 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,674 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 52,674 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,242 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 20,154 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brakes require adjustment/repair

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,731 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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FV06 VNZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV06 VNZ, 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 FV06 VNZ registered?

FV06 VNZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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