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LJ56 AKX

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 AKX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,935 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2025 99,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2024 97,710 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obstructing visual inspection.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,471 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 79,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2021 79,128 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 79,095 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 78,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 25,413 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 77,831 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,402 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,205 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

o/s/r tyre punctured.

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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LJ56 AKX is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ56 AKX, 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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LJ56 AKX is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 28 September 2006.

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