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BJ56 NLO

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,760 mi
Last recorded58,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 NLO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 58,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 57,711 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 55,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 48,075 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 45,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 42,146 miles

Nearside Front slight play track rod end

Offside Front slight play ball joint

Pass 29 May 2017 35,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 30,068 miles

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 18 May 2015 24,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,420 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres cracks and perished due to old age no cording visible at time of test but advise replacement

Fail 4 Apr 2013 19,420 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres cracks and perished due to old age no cording visible at time of test but advise replacement

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,584 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,515 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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BJ56 NLO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ56 NLO, 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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BJ56 NLO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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