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AY06 KYF

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

247,752 mi
Last recorded247,752 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 KYF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 247,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 247,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 245,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 238,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 226,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 213,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,496 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 54,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,020 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,020 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all of them (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,838 miles

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 36,838 miles

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,849 miles

slight play n/s shock

Fail 23 Feb 2015 24,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play n/s shock

Pass 10 Mar 2014 15,282 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 12,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,747 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 6,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,413 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AY06 KYF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 43,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY06 KYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY06 KYF registered?

AY06 KYF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is AY06 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 KYF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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