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BG56 VSP

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VSP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 81,030 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension components and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,010 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 81,010 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,918 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 79,918 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 74,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,907 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,889 miles

Offside Front tyre splitting on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2016 60,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre splitting on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,526 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,284 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2014 54,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,023 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 50,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,741 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 29,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

front discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,332 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

front discs wearing thin

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BG56 VSP is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VSP, 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 VSP is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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