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BG56 VSM

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,244 mi
Last recorded123,244 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VSM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 123,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 3mm+ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 May 2025 123,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 3mm+ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,003 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 81,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 77,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,904 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 39,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in nearside front lower balljoint

Play in offside track rod end

Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,564 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 35,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,520 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,899 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 32,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,364 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,075 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,182 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 VSM is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSM, 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 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG56 VSM is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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