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AV56 HHN

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,665 mi
Last recorded96,665 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 96,665 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 95,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 91,289 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 91,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,275 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 62,267 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed from mirror

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,763 miles

near side front tyre slightly perished

off side front tyre slightly perished

side windows tinted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,547 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,821 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 24,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,579 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 13,578 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 9,849 miles

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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AV56 HHN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV56 HHN, 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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AV56 HHN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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