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DE06 TVU

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,413 mi
Last recorded63,413 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 TVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,413 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 63,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,846 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 46,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 36,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stickers (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,883 miles

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

smearing present but not excessive on flat type front wipers

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,465 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,045 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,796 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,515 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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DE06 TVU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 42,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE06 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE06 TVU registered?

DE06 TVU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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