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EU06 MFK

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

87,687 mi
Last recorded87,687 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 MFK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,687 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,273 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 82,270 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 82,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,935 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 73,935 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO% Excessively high and causing equipment failure. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,836 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 71,829 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 71,821 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,027 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 71,027 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 62,355 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 62,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2016 55,696 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 55,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 46,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,588 miles

2 out of 5 centre stop lights not working

Both front tyres are worn and inner edge

Both wiper blades are smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Had a cracked on O/S/R inner sidewall tyre

O/S/R tyre worn low and both edges

Fail 8 Jun 2013 42,588 miles

2 out of 5 centre stop lights not working

Both front tyres are worn and inner edge

Both wiper blades are smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Had a cracked on O/S/R inner sidewall tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre worn low and both edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2012 37,352 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

centre stop lamp one bulb not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 37,352 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

centre stop lamp one bulb not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,487 miles

nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,845 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 28,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 24,069 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 24,069 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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EU06 MFK is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU06 MFK, 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 EU06 MFK registered?

EU06 MFK is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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