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EY06 ZZL

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,507 mi
Last recorded103,507 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 ZZL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 103,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,283 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 97,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,100 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 88,100 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,859 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,580 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 72,580 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,363 miles

Front - Rear Metal Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion

Front Both Brake Discs Corroded

Front Both Indicators Slightly Faded

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play

Offside Rear Wheel Has Slight Buckle

Top Of Engine Covered, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2017 69,363 miles

Front - Rear Metal Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion

Front Both Brake Discs Corroded

Front Both Indicators Slightly Faded

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel Has Slight Buckle

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Top Of Engine Covered, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Pass 23 May 2016 63,245 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 63,243 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,731 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Apr 2011 40,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs pitted

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,056 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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EY06 ZZL is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,487 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 Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY06 ZZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY06 ZZL registered?

EY06 ZZL is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 13 March 2006.

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The MOT history for EY06 ZZL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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