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BN06 ZRX

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,070 mi
Last recorded66,070 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ZRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,070 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,644 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 63,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,857 miles

Nearside Front front brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front front flex pipe slight cracking

Nearside Front front tyre low inner edge

Offside Front front brake pipes rusty

Offside Front front flex pipe slight cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,171 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind rear brake

Offside Front slight play at front wheel

number plates

oil leak front engine area

Fail 20 Sep 2022 60,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight bind rear brake

Offside Front slight play at front wheel

oil leak front engine area

Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 58,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,068 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 54,068 miles

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

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

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 45,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,041 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 42,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,536 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 39,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also perished and cracked on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,922 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 33,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,356 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 28,356 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
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BN06 ZRX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN06 ZRX, 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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What year was BN06 ZRX registered?

BN06 ZRX is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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