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KM06 NHN

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,729 mi
Last recorded95,729 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 NHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,729 miles

Door handle needs slight pressure to open

Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,450 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 83,428 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor slightly corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 81,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor slightly corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,249 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 76,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,566 miles

all suspension components have surface corrosion front to back both sides

under covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,548 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 70,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,973 miles

All suspension coil springs very rusty.

Cannot clearly view bothn/s/r flexi ferrol ends as incased in plastic housing.

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Metal work under side on vehicle very rusty.

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

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

Offside Rear tyre making light contact on rubber shock absorber dust cover.

Road wheel slightly distorted All four. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All shock absorber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 68,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

All suspension coil springs very rusty.

Cannot clearly view bothn/s/r flexi ferrol ends as incased in plastic housing.

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Metal work under side on vehicle very rusty.

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

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

Offside Rear tyre making light contact on rubber shock absorber dust cover.

Road wheel slightly distorted All four. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All shock absorber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,209 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 63,826 miles

under body rusty

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2016 63,825 miles

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

under body rusty

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,980 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 58,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,258 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,268 miles

front tyres are close to limit & perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,129 miles

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

front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges & n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,018 miles

n/s/f wheel slight buckle on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,835 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,547 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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KM06 NHN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 46,659 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM06 NHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM06 NHN registered?

KM06 NHN is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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