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AP06 VNW

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,711 mi
Last recorded32,711 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 VNW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 32,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 32,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 30,383 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 30,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 27,767 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 26,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 25,379 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,616 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,922 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 23,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,272 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,032 miles

2 rear tyres starting to crack on inner walls

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,032 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,811 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,978 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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AP06 VNW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AP06 VNW, 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 AP06 VNW registered?

AP06 VNW is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 August 2006.

Is AP06 VNW safe to buy?

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