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BF56 GXR

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,322 mi
Last recorded65,322 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,322 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2017 65,322 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,138 miles

n/s front tyre perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2016 65,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,127 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,180 miles

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

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

rear tyres-approx 3mm of tread left on tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,180 miles

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

rear tyres-approx 3mm of tread left on tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r parking brake cable loose

Fail 26 Aug 2010 36,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,544 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,250 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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BF56 GXR is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF56 GXR, 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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BF56 GXR is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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