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NV56 OKW

2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

61,269 mi
Last recorded61,269 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A44,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 OKW
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2025 61,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 55,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 55,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,727 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to headlight outer glass

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

petrol cap rubber seal showing signs of cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2020 51,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight damage to headlight outer glass

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

petrol cap rubber seal showing signs of cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 32,847 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [marked] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 27,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 27,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also running off on inner edge ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2016 17,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 17,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Pass 8 May 2015 9,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre (225 35 zr17y) split

Fail 6 May 2015 9,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre (225 35 zr17y) split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre split

Fail 28 Apr 2014 8,792 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre (225 35 17y) split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 7,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 7,873 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,483 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 3,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 3,922 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A?

Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,861
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 24
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NV56 OKW is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 44,772 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 Finale Edition A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV56 OKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Finale Edition A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Roadster Finale Edition A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV56 OKW is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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