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EF56 LFN

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,624 mi
Last recorded135,624 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LFN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 135,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn, skipping across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a groove worn centre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar outer bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 131,727 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 113,179 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid reservoir not visible unable to check

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2018 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

brake fluid reservoir not visible unable to check

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,965 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small crack (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in sidewall but not to cords

offside wiper blade split but clearing the screen

Fail 23 Jun 2012 42,862 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in sidewall but not to cords

offside wiper blade split but clearing the screen

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,617 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 35,617 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

osr tyre low on tread in centre of tyre

slight movement in top steering column bush

vehicle fitted with under body shields not all components can be viewed

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 22,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to test all brake /steering /suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,697 miles

unable to test all brake /steering /suspension components due to covers fitted

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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EF56 LFN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF56 LFN, 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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EF56 LFN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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