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HJ56 HZH

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,670 mi
Last recorded80,670 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HZH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 80,670 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 80,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,852 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,957 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nail,may require to attention ()

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

brake pedal has slight travel ,may require to attention

Fail 30 Nov 2018 61,957 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nail,may require to attention ()

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

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

brake pedal has slight travel ,may require to attention

Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 60,530 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/r tyre has big nail on center

Pass 26 Nov 2016 57,357 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides have slightly play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre has big nail on center

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall badly perished and has badly tear,also inner edge bald

both front wiper poor

Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,660 miles

Off side front tyre worn close to tread limit and inner edge and sidewall in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,045 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 51,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,502 miles

Off side rear tyre pressure found low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,024 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 35,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,523 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HZH is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ56 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

HJ56 HZH is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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