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BU06 ZWF

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,420 mi
Last recorded82,420 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZWF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 81,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 81,591 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 80,433 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 79,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 78,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

lower engine mount deteriorating

under body covered with under seal

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2020 78,397 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 78,263 miles

Front nearside & offside strut top mounts slight play

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 78,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,423 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,423 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,329 miles

under-body surface corrosion on rear suspension parts.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,768 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 54,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,116 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,355 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 38,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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BU06 ZWF is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black 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 Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,487 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU06 ZWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU06 ZWF registered?

BU06 ZWF is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 March 2006.

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