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EF56 LFR

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,712 mi
Last recorded124,712 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LFR
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 124,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 111,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 102,038 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,215 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,978 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 91,607 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 91,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,114 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 91,114 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 90,332 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 89,963 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,350 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,755 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracked between tread pattern.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2012 69,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,592 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,274 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 32,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,779 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A?

Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,861
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 24
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EF56 LFR is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 56,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Finale Edition A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF56 LFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Finale Edition A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Finale Edition A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF56 LFR registered?

EF56 LFR is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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