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BG56 VTE

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,170 mi
Last recorded51,170 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,727 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 49,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 48,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 47,172 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2021 47,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded / rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,421 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 45,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,654 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 42,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,655 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 28,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 19,525 miles

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

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

no access to underbody due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,860 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 14,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VTE is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTE, 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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What year was BG56 VTE registered?

BG56 VTE is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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