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HJ56 HYX

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HYX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 82,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 72t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 82,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 72t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD TO SIDEWALL AREA AND TREAD LIFTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both seat belts webbing badly twisted

water ingress nearside headlamp

Fail 1 Mar 2025 81,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD TO SIDEWALL AREA AND TREAD LIFTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both seat belts webbing badly twisted

water ingress nearside headlamp

Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 78,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,932 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,786 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,754 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 68,930 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,884 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,700 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,337 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,149 miles

diff seals leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,734 miles

N/S rear tyre getting low on edges

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 32,734 miles

N/S rear tyre getting low on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,951 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,872 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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HJ56 HYX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ56 HYX, 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 HJ56 HYX registered?

HJ56 HYX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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