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GF56 LYY

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,273 mi
Last recorded112,273 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 112,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front offside and nearside coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake slight reserve travel

Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,210 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,368 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 101,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 96,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,465 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,468 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,468 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 52,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 42,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,092 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,411 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,599 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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GF56 LYY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF56 LYY, 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 GF56 LYY registered?

GF56 LYY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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