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BG56 JGF

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,821 mi
Last recorded61,821 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 JGF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 61,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,241 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 37,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion underside of vehicle!

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,307 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted not damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 30,063 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted not damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 29,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,042 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 29,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 27,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 26,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 26,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,015 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

front wipers incorrect and catching each other

Fail 3 Mar 2016 24,015 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers incorrect and catching each other

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,137 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,325 miles

N/S/F tyre badly cracked and perished but no cording visible advise replacement 145 65 15

N/S/R tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement but no cording visible at time of test

O/S/F tyre cracked and perished as N/S/F

O/S/R tre badly cracked and perished but no cording visible at time of test advise replacement

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)

advise replacement of all 4 tyres due to age related cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,956 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracked and perished due to age but no cording visible at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,349 miles

front wiper efficiency reduced

rear washer ineffective

Pass 31 Oct 2011 13,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 10,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,588 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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BG56 JGF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG56 JGF, 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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BG56 JGF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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