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FY56 FLP

2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,585 mi
Last recorded60,585 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto45,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FLP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play passenger side track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing drivers side rear tyre perishing and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre splitting cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre splitting cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play passenger side track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing drivers side rear tyre perishing and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,385 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,797 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 48,483 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,537 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,418 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 44,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,869 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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FY56 FLP is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 45,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY56 FLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY56 FLP is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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