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GJ56 YFB

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,625 mi
Last recorded40,625 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 YFB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 40,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,217 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 37,207 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cracked reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring heavily corroded (1.6 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 35,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 31,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,597 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 31,237 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,419 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 27,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,834 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 25,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,092 miles

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

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

nearside rear road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 19,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,598 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,117 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
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GJ56 YFB is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ56 YFB, 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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GJ56 YFB is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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