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BF56 GYT

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,453 mi
Last recorded65,453 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GYT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 65,453 miles

underbody of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2024 65,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

monitor condition of seal ring fuel cap

Fail 16 Sep 2023 63,589 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

monitor condition of seal ring fuel cap

Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,582 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 61,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 60,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,484 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2019 60,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall plus starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes coated in grease

reverse lights not working

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,311 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,896 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,946 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 55,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,750 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,818 miles

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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BF56 GYT is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF56 GYT, 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 BF56 GYT registered?

BF56 GYT is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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