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FV55 VYJ

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,059 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 84,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,861 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,078 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,190 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 60,616 miles

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

surface rust on some brake pipes.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 50,906 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 50,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged rotor ring broken (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,285 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,874 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,307 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,767 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,461 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,713 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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FV55 VYJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV55 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 VYJ registered?

FV55 VYJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is FV55 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 VYJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV55 VYJ have outstanding finance?

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