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BG56 VUD

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,965 mi
Last recorded52,965 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 52,965 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 52,937 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 52,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,307 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 45,913 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 45,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 38,998 miles

Number plates possibly incorrect

Fail 20 Oct 2021 38,998 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Number plates possibly incorrect

Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,288 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r tyre uneven tread

Fail 17 Sep 2020 35,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r tyre uneven tread

Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 28,776 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,122 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 24,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil filter leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,047 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 11,386 miles

offside front wing damage

Fail 23 Jan 2013 9,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 9,170 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 VUD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUD, 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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What year was BG56 VUD registered?

BG56 VUD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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