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BU56 ALO

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,942 mi
Last recorded84,942 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ALO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,942 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 84,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,721 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 80,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,821 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,997 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,384 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 63,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,025 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front inner brake disks are worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,409 miles

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge also perishing and splitting

Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge also perishing and splitting

posible damage to n/s front top strut mount due to braken spring

Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,001 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s front tyre perishing and spitting

Fail 29 Apr 2011 41,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s front tyre perishing and spitting

Fail 25 Apr 2011 40,928 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,727 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 22,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BU56 ALO is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BU56 ALO, 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 BU56 ALO registered?

BU56 ALO is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 6 September 2006.

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