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EA06 ABF

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,482 mi
Last recorded121,482 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 ABF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 121,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 121,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 120,877 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

N/S/F + O/S/F TRACK ROD END OUTER'S CORRODED.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

UNDER TRY FITTED, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION.

Fail 26 Jun 2025 120,877 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

N/S/F + O/S/F TRACK ROD END OUTER'S CORRODED.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

UNDER TRY FITTED, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,568 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 108,513 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,808 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 104,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,612 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 100,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 97,630 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 97,630 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 4 Oct 2013 73,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,675 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,612 miles

engine oil leaks

engine sump rusty

screw in n/s front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,612 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

engine sump rusty

screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,543 miles

both drive shaft oilseals leaking.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,543 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both drive shaft oilseals leaking.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,760 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 30,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,202 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 30,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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EA06 ABF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 46,659 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA06 ABF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EA06 ABF is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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