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GJ06 YCN

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,752 mi
Last recorded67,752 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 YCN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 67,752 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,777 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,567 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,260 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,833 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,550 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,731 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 51,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,572 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 48,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,444 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,008 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 25,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,976 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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GJ06 YCN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GJ06 YCN, 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 GJ06 YCN registered?

GJ06 YCN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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