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DK56 EKE

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

47,002 mi
Last recorded47,002 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 EKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,002 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,592 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 40,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 40,049 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,389 miles

front bumper broken

Fail 10 Dec 2015 38,389 miles

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

Stop lamp not working bothside (1.2.1b)

front bumper broken

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,005 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 36,000 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013
Fail 8 Oct 2012 30,637 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,432 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,271 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 24,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 18,091 miles

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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DK56 EKE is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK56 EKE, 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 DK56 EKE registered?

DK56 EKE is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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