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SM56 XPS

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,150 mi
Last recorded70,150 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XPS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 70,150 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 69,902 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 69,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,356 miles

slight internal play in nearside front shocker

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,362 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,305 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 25 Jan 2019 62,844 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,221 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 61,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 60,504 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 60,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,150 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,257 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r inner tyre wall deep cuts

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,155 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

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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SM56 XPS is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 56,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM56 XPS, 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 20 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 SM56 XPS registered?

SM56 XPS is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is SM56 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 XPS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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