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YK56 WLP

2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,091 mi
Last recorded115,091 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 WLP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,091 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 109,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 102,391 miles

undertrays on

Fail 22 Jan 2024 102,391 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays on

Pass 17 Apr 2023 102,105 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 102,105 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 102,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal starting to crack slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,506 miles

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))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 94,504 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,001 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 89,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,882 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,365 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 84,365 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,378 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,484 miles

1 bulb in centre stop inop

Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,482 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 58,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,615 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 46,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,090 miles

Both front brake discs lipped, ridged and worn.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing.175/55R15/77T

Fail 12 Oct 2012 36,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs lipped, ridged and worn.

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing.175/55R15/77T

Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,548 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 29,548 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 29,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,568 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,517 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 12,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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YK56 WLP is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 53,385 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK56 WLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YK56 WLP is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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