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N500 ACM

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 ACM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,552 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 73,865 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE BALANCE POOR 27%

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,685 miles

Oil leak sump and other areas ()

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 73,671 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close offside inner pad (3.5.1g)

Oil leak sump and other areas ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump pan badley corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump pan badley corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,517 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 34,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four tyres are slightly perished, but still ok

can't check brake fluid reservoir level without removal of components

engine's sump is corroded

n/s and o/s wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre has a shallow cut in outer sidewall which isn't deep enough to reach tyre cords yet

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,599 miles

screen scored

Fail 2 Jun 2010 24,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front reg plate in poor condition but number still readable

Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front reg plate in poor condition but number still readable

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,431 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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N500 ACM is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N500 ACM, 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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N500 ACM is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 9 June 2006.

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