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KY56 PZA

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,224 mi
Last recorded63,224 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 PZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 63,224 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mount perishing slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 63,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 63,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,398 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 62,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,555 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,326 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,025 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,034 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,012 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,323 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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KY56 PZA 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 89.5%.

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 KY56 PZA, 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 KY56 PZA registered?

KY56 PZA is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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