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KU56 YOJ

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,375 mi
Last recorded39,375 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 YOJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 39,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 38,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 38,949 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 38,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,055 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,528 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 31,528 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre perish on outer side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,970 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 26,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,784 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,464 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyre size; 175/55/R15 77T

Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,400 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,149 miles

n/s/r inside wall of tyre damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,788 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,512 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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KU56 YOJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU56 YOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU56 YOJ registered?

KU56 YOJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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