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2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
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115,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 bulb in centre stop inop
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
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
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
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
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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)
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)
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.
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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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