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BG06 BFN

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,709 mi
Last recorded108,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BFN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 108,709 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Various corrosion building up underneath of the vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2022 103,675 miles

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

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

Rear Under Body Slightly Corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear crodded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear under body crodded slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,389 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly damaged Replacement advised (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion at rear

Pass 29 May 2019 93,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 81,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 70,086 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 61,713 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 54,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 44,504 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2014 44,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,861 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 33,842 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 25,568 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2012 25,388 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,492 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 20,436 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 22 May 2010 17,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

towing bracket on front bumper

Pass 22 May 2010 17,996 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

towing bracket on front bumper

Pass 28 May 2009 14,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 14,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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BG06 BFN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 BFN, 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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BG06 BFN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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