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RF56 NVU

2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,171 mi
Last recorded55,171 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A44,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 NVU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,163 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 54,912 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,929 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 47,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,671 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 44,489 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,828 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2012 40,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,364 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 34,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 26,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 26,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A?

Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,861
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 24
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RF56 NVU is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 44,772 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 Finale Edition A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF56 NVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Finale Edition A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Roadster Finale Edition A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF56 NVU registered?

RF56 NVU is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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