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ML06 XZX

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,701 mi
Last recorded62,701 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 XZX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 62,701 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,376 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 57,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 56,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 55,499 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,495 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 38,890 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s handbrake effort low.

o/s/f pad rocking in caliper saddle

Fail 17 Jan 2018 38,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s handbrake effort low.

o/s/f pad rocking in caliper saddle

Pass 16 Nov 2016 31,621 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 31,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 30,355 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 28,849 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly cracking in treads strong advise

n/s parking brake slightly low in effort

o/s dip beam dim

o/s rear indicator slightl;y discoloured

o/s rear tyre low in tread and badly cracking in treads strong advise

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly cracking in treads strong advise

n/s parking brake slightly low in effort

o/s dip beam dim

o/s rear indicator slightl;y discoloured

o/s rear tyre low in tread and badly cracking in treads strong advise

Fail 14 Apr 2014 26,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

o/s rear tyre low tread and cracking in treads

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

o/s rear tyre low tread and cracking in treads

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,433 miles

Parking brake adjustment required

Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,862 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,119 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,636 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,233 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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ML06 XZX is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black 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 ML06 XZX, 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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ML06 XZX is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 9 May 2006.

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