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FX56 AFA

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,534 mi
Last recorded93,534 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 AFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,534 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,028 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 92,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,820 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tail lamp has moisture in it.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 82,725 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tail lamp has moisture in it.

rear tyres worn inner edges.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,085 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 61,927 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,888 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper has damage

front no.plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 30,186 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,478 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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FX56 AFA is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX56 AFA, 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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FX56 AFA is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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