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EU06 MFJ

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,423 mi
Last recorded78,423 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 MFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,423 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 78,192 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 77,798 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2023 77,765 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,679 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 77,679 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 77,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working intermediate fault and full of water (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,392 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,377 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,551 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,534 miles

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

Nail in NSR tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,987 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 54,987 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Fuel Cap Seal Cracked

Multiple Nails in Nearside Rear Tyre Tread

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,904 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,245 miles

uable to check steering brakr master pivit fuel brake pipes fully as covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 30,245 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uable to check steering brakr master pivit fuel brake pipes fully as covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,387 miles

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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EU06 MFJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EU06 MFJ, 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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EU06 MFJ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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