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YF56 VYC

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,405 mi
Last recorded68,405 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 VYC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,405 miles

under body corrosion

under tray fitted covering testable items

Fail 9 Apr 2026 68,401 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under body corrosion

under tray fitted covering testable items

Pass 18 May 2022 68,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished.

Fail 10 May 2022 68,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot clip slightly loose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 7 May 2021 68,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,887 miles

fuel filler cap seal is heavily perished

Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

all brake pipes under sealed

Pass 21 Jan 2017 56,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side from inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,540 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 53,152 miles

both rear tyres cracked

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slight pitting

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,241 miles

front to back and front end brake pipes behind plastic covers

slight pitting front discs inner face

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,475 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,073 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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YF56 VYC is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF56 VYC, 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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What year was YF56 VYC registered?

YF56 VYC is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YF56 VYC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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