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AV06 YRD

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,002 mi
Last recorded55,002 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 YRD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 55,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 54,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 53,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 50,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 49,747 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 49,747 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front side light lens has small hole

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 49,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall 225/3517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front side light lens has small hole

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2017 49,643 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front discs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

f/discs very rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,393 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

f/discs very rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,811 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 45,811 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,126 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 31,119 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn (inner faces).

Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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AV06 YRD is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 46,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV06 YRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV06 YRD is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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