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KV56 JYC

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,832 mi
Last recorded90,832 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 JYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,832 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,046 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 90,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,748 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 89,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 89,705 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 82,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 80,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,638 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 79,638 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,372 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement torque mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Rear tyres perished -- cuts in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mounting worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated

ns number plate light damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine mounting deteriorated

ns number plate light damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,701 miles

front engine mounting weak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 68,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,768 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,208 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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KV56 JYC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 42,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV56 JYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV56 JYC registered?

KV56 JYC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is KV56 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 JYC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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