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KN56 RXL

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,619 mi
Last recorded113,619 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 RXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 113,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,820 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 6 Oct 2014 64,043 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,043 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,888 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 36,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,724 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,204 miles

plastic covers under car preventing full inspection off some components

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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KN56 RXL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KN56 RXL, 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 KN56 RXL registered?

KN56 RXL is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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