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NK06 CHL

2006 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,403 mi
Last recorded48,403 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto41,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 CHL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 48,403 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 28,403 miles

Position lamp not working all (possible stalk ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,460 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 27,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 26,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 26,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,821 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 24,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 24,795 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 24,164 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 23,065 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 22,770 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 22,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 22,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall excessive cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall excessive cracking 195 55 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear arm bent (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r tyre flat... puncture?

Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,159 miles

full inspection under car not possible due to plastic trims fitted

high level stop light not working if wired up

Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,288 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?

Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
3,480
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 38
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NK06 CHL is a 2006 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 41,470 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 Speedsilver Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK06 CHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK06 CHL registered?

NK06 CHL is a 2006 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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