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EA06 AAZ

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,272 mi
Last recorded90,272 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 AAZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp intensity ON LIMIT

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 90,267 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine suspect cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 89,582 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine suspect cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 87,694 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 87,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 84,012 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,321 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/55/15/82v (4.1.E.1)

windscreen wipers do not parkup they keep going when switched off

Fail 25 Jan 2017 70,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/55/15/82v (4.1.E.1)

windscreen wipers do not parkup they keep going when switched off

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,644 miles

engine and floor pans fitted

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2016 65,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine and floor pans fitted

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,796 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,753 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 42,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 29,346 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,219 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 22,186 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,098 miles

offside wiper blade split.

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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EA06 AAZ 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 65.2%.

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 EA06 AAZ, 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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EA06 AAZ is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 April 2006.

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