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GN06 ZXX

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 ZXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,656 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 95,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust Lambda emissions out of range (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn NSF top mount has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush OSF shock absorber leaking fluid (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn OSF top mount has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump audible no screen wash coming through (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,714 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 94,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,726 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 93,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and fouling shock (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,398 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 92,396 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,496 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 91,495 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,067 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 87,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,357 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,094 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,519 miles

Advise oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 57,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,919 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 49,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2012 42,560 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,245 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 32,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,672 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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GN06 ZXX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GN06 ZXX, 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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GN06 ZXX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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