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BF06 GTU

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,635 mi
Last recorded63,635 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 GTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

View to rear deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,645 miles

Engine Covered, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Tyre Outer Sidewalls Deteriorated

Rear Bumper Damaged

Rear Window Badly Deteriorated

Sump Corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 60,645 miles

Engine Covered, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both Tyre Outer Sidewalls Deteriorated

Rear Bumper Damaged

Rear Window Badly Deteriorated

Sump Corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,690 miles

front/rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,188 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,488 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,274 miles

front brake discs worn (front pads approx 40-50%worn)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 38,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,189 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,201 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside rear tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,189 miles

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,491 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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BF06 GTU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 45,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF06 GTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF06 GTU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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