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FX56 AFE

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,096 mi
Last recorded53,096 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 AFE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 52,769 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 52,604 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,306 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 50,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,319 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 33,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,529 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 29,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,774 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

mileage not displayed on instrument cluster

Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,344 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 AFE is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FX56 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX56 AFE registered?

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

Is FX56 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX56 AFE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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