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HG56 EVW

2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,237 mi
Last recorded57,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto45,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 EVW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 57,237 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 51,637 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 51,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 45,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged,still have view to rear from other 2 mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing,has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mount,slight movement noted

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slight deterioration

Fail 6 Dec 2021 42,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bumper insecure corner sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective due to fact belt is excessively twisted (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner split (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged,still have view to rear from other 2 mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing,has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mount,slight movement noted

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slight deterioration

Pass 1 Dec 2020 41,916 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass missing,however still view to rear with other 2 mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slight deterioration

Fail 30 Nov 2020 41,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended webbing twisted (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass missing,however still view to rear with other 2 mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slight deterioration

Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,223 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 38,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 37,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing 1456515

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,132 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s aim low

Fail 18 Jul 2016 34,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s aim low

Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 10,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 8,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 6,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 4,632 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 3,211 miles

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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HG56 EVW 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 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG56 EVW, 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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HG56 EVW is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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