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RV56 BFL

2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,177 mi
Last recorded23,177 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto47,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 BFL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 23,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 23,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 22,247 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 20,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 19,714 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 19,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,272 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 19,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,084 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 3,584 miles

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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RV56 BFL is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV56 BFL, 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 RV56 BFL registered?

RV56 BFL is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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