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BG06 OWO

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,747 mi
Last recorded65,747 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OWO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 65,747 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,504 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 49,241 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 49,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 48,638 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 48,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 48,465 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 48,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 45,838 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 45,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 42,201 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 42,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 38,223 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 38,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 34,313 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 34,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,130 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 30,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 21,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 17,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 13,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 9,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 6,084 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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BG06 OWO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BG06 OWO, 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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BG06 OWO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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