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M15 JBA

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,523 mi
Last recorded68,523 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 JBA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to sump pan

light corrosion to inner edge of front brake discs

Fail 4 Dec 2017 68,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to sump pan

light corrosion to inner edge of front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 61,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 175/55/15/77t (4.1.E.1)

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear brakes fluctuating but not excessively

Fail 30 Oct 2015 61,808 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated offside & nearside (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint hub (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 175/55/15/77t (4.1.E.1)

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear brakes fluctuating but not excessively

Fail 30 Oct 2015 61,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 175/55/15/77t (4.1.E.1)

offside inner rack joint has slight play

rear brakes fluctuating but not excessively

Fail 30 Oct 2015 61,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 175/55/15/77t (4.1.E.1)

offside inner rack joint has slight play

rear brakes fluctuating but not excessively

Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,594 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 51,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,421 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 40,421 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,655 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 38,655 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 28,610 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,821 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 20,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,817 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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M15 JBA is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M15 JBA, 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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M15 JBA is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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