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BF06 VBD

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,905 mi
Last recorded112,905 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VBD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 112,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 109,897 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 106,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 102,366 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,831 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 98,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,705 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 85,440 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 85,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 80,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,556 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,149 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,535 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 61,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,387 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,911 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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 VBD is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VBD, 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 BF06 VBD registered?

BF06 VBD is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is BF06 VBD safe to buy?

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