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EY56 RCZ

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,417 mi
Last recorded40,417 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 RCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 40,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 40,408 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 40,111 miles

Undertray/Covers obscuring view of brake/fuel lines

Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,360 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 39,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,894 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,743 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,378 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,991 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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EY56 RCZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY56 RCZ, 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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What year was EY56 RCZ registered?

EY56 RCZ is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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