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GF06 DHU

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Maroon Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,865 mi
Last recorded54,865 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 DHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 54,865 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 52,463 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,001 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,845 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,937 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated/split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket or corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 43,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing pad detached from metal backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated/split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket or corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,209 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 40,379 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,849 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,259 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,881 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,963 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,080 miles

Condensation in near side headlight.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 27,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Condensation in near side headlight.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,323 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 20,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,421 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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GF06 DHU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Maroon with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF06 DHU, 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 GF06 DHU registered?

GF06 DHU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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