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G3 FBY

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 FBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,017 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 64,360 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2024 64,358 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,596 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 58,596 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 57,299 miles

front brake discs corroded/inner brake pads appear worn low

rear axle track control arms corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 57,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs corroded/inner brake pads appear worn low

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear axle track control arms corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 56,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,424 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,370 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 50,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,432 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,505 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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G3 FBY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 G3 FBY, 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 G3 FBY registered?

G3 FBY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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