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HG56 VRU

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,203 mi
Last recorded20,203 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 VRU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 20,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 20,167 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 19,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 19,173 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 19,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 18,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 18,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 18,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 17,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 17,464 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 17,304 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 17,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 16,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 16,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 15,634 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,905 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 14,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 8,590 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 8,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 5,554 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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HG56 VRU is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG56 VRU, 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 HG56 VRU registered?

HG56 VRU is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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The MOT history for HG56 VRU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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