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FV55 VYF

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,205 mi
Last recorded42,205 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VYF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 38,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 36,361 miles

Front Hubs and other various items corroded

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 33,634 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 32,261 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking, but not deep enough to show cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Steering wheel slightly notchy

Fail 11 Feb 2020 31,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Steering wheel slightly notchy

Pass 2 Jan 2019 30,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,928 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front brakes 16 %

Brakes ; Pipe corroded , Offside rear on axle

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 9 Jan 2017 25,601 miles

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 16 %

Brakes ; Pipe corroded at o/s/r on axle

Brakes ; parking brakes imbalance 12 %

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,697 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine sump slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 23,697 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine sump slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,482 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

engine covered

undertrey covering underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,704 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 17,594 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 17,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,340 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,687 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,602 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
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FV55 VYF 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 81%.

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 FV55 VYF, 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 FV55 VYF registered?

FV55 VYF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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