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BU06 KYX

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,992 mi
Last recorded61,992 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 KYX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 61,992 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 61,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 57,555 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S And O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S Worn Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2025 57,555 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S And O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S Worn Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 39,818 miles

Front Discs Excessively worn

Pass 1 Jun 2022 31,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 27,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,722 miles

Front both brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2019 27,231 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 27,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,933 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 26,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,365 miles

Central Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,243 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 24,201 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,654 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2012 19,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,567 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 17,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BU06 KYX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 44,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU06 KYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BU06 KYX registered?

BU06 KYX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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