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GF56 BYK

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,074 mi
Last recorded64,074 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 BYK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,074 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,481 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,882 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 52,985 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 47,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,329 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 37,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,325 miles

Nail in inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 31 Aug 2017 33,302 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulders of tread perishing both sides of car (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 May 2016 30,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,127 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,254 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,192 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 19,192 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,454 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 14,935 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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GF56 BYK is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF56 BYK, 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 GF56 BYK registered?

GF56 BYK is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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