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BV56 PSY

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,755 mi
Last recorded72,755 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 PSY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,148 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 72,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,633 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,641 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,224 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear sump badly corroded ( engine )

Fail 28 Aug 2020 63,224 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear sump badly corroded ( engine )

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,291 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted NSF/OSF and OSR inner alloy buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 58,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted NSF/OSF and OSR inner alloy buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,308 miles

Front Both tyres cracked and perished within the tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut within the tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Oil leak very slight from turbo area ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Both tyres cracked and perished within the tread

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both osf and nsf (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut within the tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak very slight from turbo area ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 34,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 24,014 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,703 miles

both n.s wheels have slight buckles on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2012 19,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both n.s wheels have slight buckles on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 11,355 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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BV56 PSY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 46,659 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV56 PSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BV56 PSY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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