CarVerify

Free Car Check

CT53 PJS

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,890 mi
Last recorded109,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 PJS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 109,890 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 107,513 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 107,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 107,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 105,723 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 103,846 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 88,149 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front suspension bushes perished

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2017 88,147 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front suspension bushes perished

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 74,613 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 74,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 61,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s/f/ & n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in o/s/f/ & n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 20,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,268 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CT53 PJS is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 45,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT53 PJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CT53 PJS?

You can check the full history of CT53 PJS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CT53 PJS registered?

CT53 PJS is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is CT53 PJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT53 PJS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CT53 PJS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CT53 PJS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.