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KS06 FOV

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,942 mi
Last recorded57,942 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 FOV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,327 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 56,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 55,890 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2023 55,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,702 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 53,696 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam deepbeen light not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,655 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 51,655 miles

Steering rack insecure securing bolts appear loose causing freeplay and movement of rack (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 47,703 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 47,703 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 42,917 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,810 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 36,796 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,827 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,240 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,209 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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KS06 FOV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KS06 FOV, 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 KS06 FOV registered?

KS06 FOV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is KS06 FOV safe to buy?

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