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KP06 DCX

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,543 mi
Last recorded127,543 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 DCX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 127,543 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged slightly (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 127,543 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged slightly (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 123,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,412 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 118,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,207 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 115,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,780 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Engine mounts getting quite weak.

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 111,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Chips in windscreen.

Engine mounts getting quite weak.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front tyre low on tread.

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 88,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 88,508 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 78,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,962 miles

Offside Front 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 26 Mar 2010 39,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,538 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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KP06 DCX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP06 DCX, 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 KP06 DCX registered?

KP06 DCX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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