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LF06 HYJ

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,388 mi
Last recorded51,388 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 HYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 51,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cracked lens

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 51,388 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cracked lens

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,051 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2021 51,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,435 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 49,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,616 miles

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

o/s front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 13 Sep 2016 34,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre has a nail in it

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 29,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,868 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,819 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 16,027 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 16,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 9,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,360 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2009 6,493 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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LF06 HYJ 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 75%.

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 LF06 HYJ, 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 LF06 HYJ registered?

LF06 HYJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is LF06 HYJ safe to buy?

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