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BU56 AOA

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,191 mi
Last recorded60,191 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 AOA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 60,191 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 60,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,848 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2016 51,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight drag on offside rear brake

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,783 miles

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,225 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,295 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and close to tread wear indicators

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 AOA is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU56 AOA, 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 AOA is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 December 2006.

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