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BL55 ZNH

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,761 mi
Last recorded52,761 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ZNH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,761 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 52,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front track rod end has slight movement

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 42,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,701 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 30,667 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,254 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 28,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,071 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge to limit

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Nov 2013 24,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge to limit

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 21,284 miles

o/s/f headlight image poor

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 21,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f headlight image poor

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,123 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,729 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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BL55 ZNH is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 44,388 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 ZNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL55 ZNH is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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