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KJ06 CDY

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

40,250 mi
Last recorded40,250 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 CDY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 40,250 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 38,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 38,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 34,227 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 34,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 33,023 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 33,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,143 miles

Battery Slow Start

Fail 31 Aug 2021 30,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery Slow Start

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aged & Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,162 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 28,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 26,912 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 24,670 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 24,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 23,272 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 22,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 22,023 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 20,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 17,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perrishing inner side

Fail 16 May 2013 17,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perrishing inner side

Pass 15 May 2012 16,415 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres are cracking.

Pass 5 May 2011 14,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 12,184 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper's slightly smearing

Fail 1 Apr 2009 10,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper's slightly smearing

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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KJ06 CDY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJ06 CDY, 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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KJ06 CDY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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