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BU56 AHA

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,713 mi
Last recorded95,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 AHA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 95,713 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 92,636 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 Jun 2024 89,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,637 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,591 miles

fuel cap rubber worn and starting to split

nails in nearside front and rear tyres

nearside front door handle worn

offside rear tyre 2/3mm

some play in offside front wheel, not excessive

under tray fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2018 73,542 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a cut, nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S pipe running from underneath under trays, and O/S outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,880 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 66,880 miles

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 15 Apr 2016 63,253 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 63,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,879 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 33,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,385 miles

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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BU56 AHA is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU56 AHA, 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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BU56 AHA is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 15 September 2006.

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