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XX05 SKA

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,174 mi
Last recorded160,174 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 SKA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 160,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 160,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 155,231 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust rear

Fail 2 Jul 2024 155,231 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust rear

Pass 21 Mar 2023 151,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 151,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 150,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively assembly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 150,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively assembly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 147,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 147,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 139,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 139,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,180 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 127,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,104 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,493 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 90,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,663 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,529 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,529 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

eml light on

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,331 miles

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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XX05 SKA is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 XX05 SKA, 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 XX05 SKA registered?

XX05 SKA is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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