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M30 EKM

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,419 mi
Last recorded73,419 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 EKM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 73,419 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 71,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 70,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,143 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 67,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,759 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 66,759 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 66,148 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,812 miles

Rear shocker bushes worn

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,990 miles

rear indicators showing white light

Fail 27 Nov 2017 61,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear indicators showing white light

Pass 19 Nov 2016 55,692 miles

NSR metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,268 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil sump has a leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 41,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,385 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,820 miles

front brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,315 miles

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2010 9,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,560 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 7,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,066 miles

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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M30 EKM is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M30 EKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M30 EKM registered?

M30 EKM is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 2 August 2006.

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