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GP06 VGA

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,389 mi
Last recorded115,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 VGA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 115,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 115,389 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 111,067 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 111,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,961 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 104,961 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,016 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 103,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 102,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,527 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 102,527 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,426 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,621 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 99,621 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,701 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 96,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 88,316 miles

osf tyre sidwall cracking

unable to veiw underbody for inspection covers

Fail 6 Jul 2013 88,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin

osf tyre sidwall cracking

unable to veiw underbody for inspection covers

Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,641 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,672 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,381 miles

both front tyres going out of shape and nearside rear

handbrake has a long travel

plastic covers fitted to underside at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,110 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 46,110 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A?

Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,861
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 24
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GP06 VGA is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 56,450 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 Finale Edition A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP06 VGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GP06 VGA is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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