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KP56 FKA

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,823 mi
Last recorded43,823 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,823 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 43,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 39,056 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 34,398 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 34,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,722 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2019 31,722 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,844 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 28,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,303 miles

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

under-trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 24,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,349 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 20,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cut sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cut sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2011 180,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,738 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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KP56 FKA is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP56 FKA, 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 KP56 FKA registered?

KP56 FKA is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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