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FG56 JNF

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,743 mi
Last recorded56,743 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 JNF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 56,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 49,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 45,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 41,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 38,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 34,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,037 miles

under cover trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,874 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,535 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 17,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

front tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,345 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

front tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,439 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

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FG56 JNF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG56 JNF, 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.

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What year was FG56 JNF registered?

FG56 JNF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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