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F14 HYS

2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,708 mi
Last recorded95,708 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto47,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 HYS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 95,708 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 62,169 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam front both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour front both side lights (4.2.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,303 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 27 Jan 2021 61,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 59,285 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 59,285 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,250 miles

limited inspection undertray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 56,250 miles

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

limited inspection undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,311 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,105 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2014 55,105 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,304 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 51,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

osf foglight inoperative.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,714 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 38,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

engine management light stays on,

Pass 8 May 2009 28,793 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 6,500 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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F14 HYS is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 47,684 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 Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F14 HYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F14 HYS registered?

F14 HYS is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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