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BN06 VHW

2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,813 mi
Last recorded76,813 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 VHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 68,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 68,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Fail 11 Apr 2022 67,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2021 67,154 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2020 66,869 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 66,868 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 66,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,139 miles

under trays and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Fail 11 Jan 2017 66,139 miles

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

under trays and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,187 miles

nearside front shocker has slight play

offside front disc worn inner face

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,199 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 50,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,165 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 36,899 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,773 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BN06 VHW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 45,692 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN06 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN06 VHW registered?

BN06 VHW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is BN06 VHW safe to buy?

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