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KU56 BKL

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,532 mi
Last recorded71,532 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BKL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,532 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 70,949 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 68,399 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,220 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,006 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 28,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,578 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R wheels buckled

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still holding gas tight

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,226 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 19,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r wheel buckled

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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KU56 BKL is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KU56 BKL, 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 KU56 BKL registered?

KU56 BKL is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is KU56 BKL safe to buy?

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