MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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