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AB03 BCB

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,699 mi
Last recorded53,699 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 BCB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 53,699 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 52,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 45,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,569 miles

fuel cap sealing ring is heavily perished and splitting

Fail 29 Mar 2022 39,569 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

fuel cap sealing ring is heavily perished and splitting

Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,050 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 30,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,744 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 29,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 29,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned inside of headlamp insecure (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 29,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,932 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,927 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 23,927 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,443 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 20,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,629 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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AB03 BCB is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AB03 BCB, 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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AB03 BCB is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 December 2006.

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