Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (2006)
2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet
CarHunch analysed 314 real MOT records for the 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet passes its MOT first time in only 75% of cases, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 38% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuinely concerning figure that flags serious safety issues beyond cosmetic wear. The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects this reality: these are aging, fragile vehicles with real structural and mechanical vulnerabilities.
At 45,943 miles median and 47,373 average, these cars are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they still average 4.73 failures and 21.2 advisories per test, suggesting poor build quality or aging components rather than hard use. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs, expect regular MOT fails, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus specifically on structural rust, suspension wear, and electrical gremlins—this model simply doesn't age well.
What to check before buying a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 37.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet vehicles fall between 34,830 and 58,756 miles.
2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 125 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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