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JIL 8078

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,299 mi
Last recorded35,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 8078
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 35,299 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 35,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 34,777 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 34,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,651 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 32,489 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank filler cap rubber seal deteriorated (cracking/perishing)

Pass 24 May 2018 29,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 29,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 27,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 24,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 22,808 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly feathered

Pass 28 May 2014 20,944 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,563 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 15,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,255 miles

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

front wiper blades split

n/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Fail 19 May 2011 12,255 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

front wiper blades split

n/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2010 9,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 7,236 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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JIL 8078 is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JIL 8078, 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 JIL 8078 registered?

JIL 8078 is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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