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DF06 GNJ

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 GNJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,675 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 107,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,720 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 104,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,250 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 80,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low requires attention soon

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both relucter rings corroded starting to split (3.4.2)

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

tracking

Fail 18 Dec 2017 77,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low requires attention soon

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both relucter rings corroded starting to split (3.4.2)

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

tracking

Pass 22 Dec 2016 72,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,661 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 68,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 2mm tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 66,242 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 66,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,948 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 63,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,608 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,168 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 56,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,130 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,129 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,197 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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DF06 GNJ is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF06 GNJ, 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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DF06 GNJ is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 27 July 2006.

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