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SV56 MPE

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

212,123 mi
Last recorded212,123 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 MPE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 212,123 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 212,121 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 212,118 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 201,083 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 201,080 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 185,730 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 185,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 170,205 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dip stick area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 170,202 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dip stick area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 164,956 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 164,953 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 159,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp lens cracked but not effecting light output

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 149,832 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 149,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 140,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 130,736 miles

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,203 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,379 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 98,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,118 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,755 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,855 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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SV56 MPE is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 56,450 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 SV56 MPE, 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 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Finale Edition A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV56 MPE is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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