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HJ56 HZK

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,914 mi
Last recorded122,914 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HZK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 122,914 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 122,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive movement at upper strut anchorage. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive movement at o/s front upper strut anchorage. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 120,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 116,551 miles

Front both front tyres perished no cords exposed

Pass 25 Jul 2022 111,826 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 108,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,836 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to wear out of shape/ step (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to wear out of shape/ step (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 103,292 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2018 100,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2018 100,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2017 99,025 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 99,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 May 2016 92,527 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 87,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,035 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 79,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,198 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

slight play in shock absorbers (n/s/f & o/s/f )

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,935 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,647 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,389 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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HJ56 HZK is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJ56 HZK, 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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HJ56 HZK is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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