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BF56 VSA

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,830 mi
Last recorded73,830 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 71,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 68,637 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 67,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 67,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,770 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 58,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,134 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 46,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 46,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2014 43,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 38,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 38,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 34,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,175 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,064 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,172 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,631 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VSA is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSA, 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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What year was BF56 VSA registered?

BF56 VSA is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 September 2006.

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