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BK56 AXG

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,807 mi
Last recorded38,807 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 AXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,807 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 38,807 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 37,845 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 23,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 22,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 17,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 17,633 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 13,140 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 12,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 11,359 miles

boot struts weak

nearside door mirror secured with string

Pass 13 Feb 2018 10,316 miles

Nearside Front side mirror secured with elastic band

Fail 12 Feb 2018 10,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front side mirror secured with elastic band

Pass 17 Oct 2016 8,450 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front side mirror loose

boot lid does stay in up position

Pass 14 Oct 2015 7,017 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 7,017 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 5,922 miles

front tyres cracked & perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 5,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 4,663 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 3,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 3,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 3,164 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 2,352 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BK56 AXG is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BK56 AXG, 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 BK56 AXG registered?

BK56 AXG is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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