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BK56 AYJ

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,381 mi
Last recorded58,381 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 AYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 58,381 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,485 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,228 miles

Windscreen Loose

Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,227 miles

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

Windscreen loose

Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,839 miles

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

Rear both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perished

Fail 15 Aug 2018 43,838 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,854 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,601 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 39,601 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,228 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,980 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,503 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 30,503 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 12 Oct 2011

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

mileometer n/w

Fail 12 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

mileometer n/w

Pass 18 Sep 2010 23,559 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 23,558 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,196 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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BK56 AYJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BK56 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

BK56 AYJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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