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BF56 VPO

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,412 mi
Last recorded58,412 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VPO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 58,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 58,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets misaligned (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,402 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 52,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,493 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,811 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 48,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,895 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 43,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,771 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,202 miles

front to rear and nsr and osr brake pipes corroding\nsf and osf brake discs wearing\nsf osf brake pads wearing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,204 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,408 miles

front brake pads appear low

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split on inner sidewall

slight play in offside front suspension arm bush

Fail 4 Dec 2012 26,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre has low pressure

nearside rear tyre has low pressure

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split on inner sidewall

offside front tyre has low pressure

offside rear tyre appears flat

slight play in offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,138 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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BF56 VPO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF56 VPO, 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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BF56 VPO is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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