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KO06 BYT

2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,527 mi
Last recorded89,527 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster46,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 BYT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,527 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,869 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 86,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has general underside corrosion present

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,838 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 75,318 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 60,685 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has play internally

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,583 miles

both rear tyres getting low inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,783 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 46,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 41,654 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,325 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,497 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 22,497 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,005 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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KO06 BYT is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KO06 BYT, 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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KO06 BYT is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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