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BF06 VAY

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,814 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under body(chassis) covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,328 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,705 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 48,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,319 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2011 35,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,181 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 23,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BF06 VAY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 44,422 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF06 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF06 VAY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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