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LJ56 ALO

2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,375 mi
Last recorded36,375 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto47,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 ALO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 36,375 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 35,875 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 35,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 34,864 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 34,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 31,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 30,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,776 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,425 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 13,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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LJ56 ALO is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 47,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 ALO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ56 ALO registered?

LJ56 ALO is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is LJ56 ALO safe to buy?

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