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HY06 BXV

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,819 mi
Last recorded69,819 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 BXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,200 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 66,074 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 64,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 59,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,533 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 55,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,033 miles

Both front tyre's slightly out of shape.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,679 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 45,679 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,680 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 41,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,154 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 41,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,837 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre cacked on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,046 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 10,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,483 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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HY06 BXV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black 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) 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 HY06 BXV, 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 HY06 BXV registered?

HY06 BXV is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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