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MK56 ZVL

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,330 mi
Last recorded83,330 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ZVL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 83,330 miles

Engine oil sump pan heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large split on inner shoulder but no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,314 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main suspension arm across rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 78,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn no surface remaining just corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn no surface remaining just corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible badly de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly split, likely to detach and leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged very badly split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main suspension arm across rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 77,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 77,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,695 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,102 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 66,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,638 miles

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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MK56 ZVL is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MK56 ZVL, 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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MK56 ZVL is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 23 September 2006.

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