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BF56 VRG

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

55,689 mi
Last recorded55,689 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VRG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,689 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 52,843 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both side front mettle brake pipe are coated with grease

under-side has body trims restricting inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,658 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 48,895 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 48,895 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,357 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2021 47,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr/osr (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nsr/osr (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,218 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 43,218 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play in joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play in joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,133 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 40,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front's (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 21 Sep 2016 37,538 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front's (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,128 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2013 24,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,302 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 20 Sep 2012 20,302 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Sep 2011 15,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

o/s wiper blade split, ok for mot.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 12,161 miles

seal on centre brake light letting in water

Pass 26 Sep 2009 9,478 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 9,478 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF56 VRG is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BF56 VRG, 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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BF56 VRG is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 October 2006.

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