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BG56 VSE

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,163 mi
Last recorded34,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 34,163 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 34,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,986 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 31,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 29,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 29,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 28,011 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 28,011 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 27,030 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 27,030 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 25,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 23,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has extensive cracking to outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Offside Rear Tyre has extensive cracking to outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 14 Nov 2016 20,052 miles

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

front tyres have small cracks on sidewalls but not reaching cords.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 20,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres have small cracks on sidewalls but not reaching cords.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,290 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 16,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 14,728 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 12,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,286 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 10,167 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,303 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 VSE 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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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