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W33 BRB

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,237 mi
Last recorded70,237 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 BRB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,237 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,915 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,275 miles

both front tyres begining to crack and perish.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 61,275 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres begining to crack and perish.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,298 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 57,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,290 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 53,290 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,336 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,029 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,926 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 22,926 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2014 22,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 22,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 20,461 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 20,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 17,428 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 17,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,274 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 14,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2009 7,383 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 13 May 2009 7,383 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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W33 BRB is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 42,205 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W33 BRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W33 BRB registered?

W33 BRB is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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