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LG56 FTD

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,336 mi
Last recorded84,336 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 FTD
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 84,336 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 84,203 miles

Rear offside tyre is worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,341 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 83,339 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,447 miles

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

Play in both front link bars

Play in both rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all brake pipes corroded

cut in f/n/s tyre outer shoulder, no cord exposed

f/o/s tyre cracked and perished

oil leak

r/o/s tyre has several cuts in the inner sidewall, no cord exposed

rattle from exhaust (inside of backbox)

rear pan hard bushes slightly worn

Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all brake pipes corroded

cut in f/n/s tyre outer shoulder, no cord exposed

f/o/s tyre cracked and perished

oil leak

r/o/s tyre has several cuts in the inner sidewall, no cord exposed

rattle from exhaust (inside of backbox)

rear pan hard bushes slightly worn

f/n/s tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,290 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both pan hard bushes cracked and perished

both rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

f/n/s tyre cracked and perished

f/o/s link bar ball joint has slight play

f/o/s tyre cracked and perished

front engine mount rubber slightly worn

r/o/s tyre cracked and perished

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,705 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight play in the front top mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,939 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,126 miles

play in the front link bars

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,729 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres have cracking in tread wall.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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LG56 FTD is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,487 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG56 FTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG56 FTD registered?

LG56 FTD is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 18 September 2006.

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