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HF06 BVW

2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 BVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 76,345 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,804 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 20 Jul 2022 75,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r park brake poor

Pass 24 May 2019 64,894 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 64,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside - hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2017 58,585 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,257 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

dampness to o/s headlight

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,850 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 23,946 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,783 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HF06 BVW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF06 BVW, 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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HF06 BVW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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