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BG06 BFJ

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,531 mi
Last recorded76,531 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,286 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front starting to get cloddy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 69,286 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front starting to get cloddy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 67,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,414 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 51,884 miles

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,746 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 36,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,058 miles

1 segment of centre stop lamp inop.

n/s/rear tyre is close to min legal limit and has cracks on inner wall

o/s/rear tyre has low tread on inner and outer edges and has cracks on inner wall

Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,058 miles

1 segment of centre stop lamp inop.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre is close to min legal limit and has cracks on inner wall

o/s/rear tyre has low tread on inner and outer edges and has cracks on inner wall

Fail 30 Jun 2010 21,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 16,918 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,587 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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BG06 BFJ 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 78.3%.

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 BG06 BFJ, 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 BG06 BFJ registered?

BG06 BFJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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