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GU56 KRF

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,572 mi
Last recorded65,572 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KRF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 65,572 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,257 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 63,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,816 miles

both rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,816 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,709 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 58,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,435 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 55,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,596 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,406 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,857 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 35,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,227 miles

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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GU56 KRF is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU56 KRF, 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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What year was GU56 KRF registered?

GU56 KRF is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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