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KP56 LCF

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,176 mi
Last recorded37,176 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 LCF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 37,176 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 37,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 36,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Oct 2024 36,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 35,466 miles

Front Brake discs have light corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 34,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,708 miles

Front brake discs rusting

Fail 11 Oct 2021 33,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs rusting

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,601 miles

Front brake discs rusting

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished & split & both soft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished & split & both soft (5.3.2 (c))

Service warning on

Slight water ingress n/s headlamp

Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perished & very soft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perished & very soft (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 32,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perished and very soft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perished & very soft (5.3.2 (c))

Wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,839 miles

Advise on wear & play in nearside front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

Advise under trays fitted

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,355 miles

Advise on play in nearside front wheel bearing or hub.

Advise on wear & play in nearside front lower suspension arm inner rear bushs.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,896 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 May 2015 30,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 28,279 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear tyres starting to wear low

screw in edge of n/s/r tyre tread

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,995 miles

o/s/f brake disc scored

Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,995 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 22 May 2012 23,134 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

o/s stop light not working until tapped

Pass 10 May 2011 18,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,331 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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KP56 LCF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KP56 LCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP56 LCF?

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What year was KP56 LCF registered?

KP56 LCF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is KP56 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 LCF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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