MOT Status
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71,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front 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))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear nail in tyre tread
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shockabsorbers (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear nail in tyre tread
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shockabsorbers (5.3.2 (c))
under trays fitted and engine covers fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks inner sidewall
Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks inner sidewall
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in inner sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in inner sidewall
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG56 VTF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?
BG56 VTF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2006.
Is BG56 VTF safe to buy?
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