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BG56 VTU

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,958 mi
Last recorded26,958 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 26,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 25,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Handbrake Does Not Lock Out On RBT

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush Breaking Up (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Handbrake Does Not Lock Out On RBT

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush Breaking Up (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 24,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Handbrake Does Not Lock Out On RBT

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush Breaking Up (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Handbrake Does Not Lock Out On RBT

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush Breaking Up (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,802 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 23,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall in excess of 25mm (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall in excess of 25mm (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,659 miles

o/s front tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,696 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 22,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,271 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 15,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished and split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,516 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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BG56 VTU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 46,659 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG56 VTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG56 VTU registered?

BG56 VTU is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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