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HJ56 HZR

2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto45,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HZR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,035 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 60,028 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,713 miles

Nearside Front windscreen becoming insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,637 miles

Nearside Front windscreen coming away

Fail 24 Aug 2018 50,589 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front windscreen coming away

Offside Rear Nail in tyre into side wall ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,689 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 46,607 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush beginning to part

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated, but no cords visible

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 43,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush beginning to part

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated, but no cords visible

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,049 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres cracked and perished on sides but no cords showing

inner front brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,310 miles

both front tyres becoming cracked slightly

offside front tyre wear inner edge but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,326 miles

front tyres becoming perished on sides

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,569 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,041 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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HJ56 HZR is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ56 HZR, 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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HJ56 HZR is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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