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GJ56 ZCT

2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

20,801 mi
Last recorded20,801 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto45,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 ZCT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 20,801 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 20,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 20,308 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 20,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 19,477 miles

surface rust starting on all suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2022 18,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 18,207 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 18,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 17,602 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 17,600 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both cracking to cords in tred blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both disrupted by dirty lenses (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 16,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 15,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 15,264 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 15,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,193 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 13,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,929 miles

Front brake discs pitting

Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,696 miles

nearside mirror loose

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,024 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 6,672 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 5,443 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating at edge of tread.

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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GJ56 ZCT is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ56 ZCT, 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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GJ56 ZCT is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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