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BG06 BFU

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,466 mi
Last recorded42,466 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,466 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,229 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 41,959 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,748 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,608 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriourated

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,722 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 39,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 14,298 miles

both front tyres of slight cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,373 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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BG06 BFU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 46,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 BFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG06 BFU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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