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KN56 HPC

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,581 mi
Last recorded56,581 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 HPC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,808 miles

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,863 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 52,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Rear inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 49,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,558 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 44,558 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2013 39,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 39,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,843 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 30,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,826 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,123 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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KN56 HPC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN56 HPC, 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 KN56 HPC registered?

KN56 HPC is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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