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AY06 XSX

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

60,390 mi
Last recorded60,390 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XSX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 60,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2026 60,375 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 58,540 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 58,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 58,288 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 57,532 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 56,156 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,957 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,508 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 53,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,886 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 49,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,250 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 46,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,878 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,218 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 21,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,645 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AY06 XSX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 43,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY06 XSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY06 XSX registered?

AY06 XSX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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