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BF56 GYS

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,151 mi
Last recorded74,151 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GYS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 59,200 miles

underbody undersealed f/r

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,685 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,675 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,037 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,950 miles

both front tyre treads starting to split

Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,950 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads starting to split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,470 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BF56 GYS is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 44,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 GYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF56 GYS registered?

BF56 GYS is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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