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BF06 GNV

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 GNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 119,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 119,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 112,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre reading on 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2021

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre reading on 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 101,933 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,414 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 95,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 89,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 79,514 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 79,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,575 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,714 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,041 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 68,037 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 27 Jun 2012 60,126 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 42,239 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,688 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 23 Jun 2009 13,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,880 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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BF06 GNV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF06 GNV, 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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BF06 GNV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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