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YF56 VYG

2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,725 mi
Last recorded182,725 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A56,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 182,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 173,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 163,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 150,265 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 137,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 129,409 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 115,609 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 102,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device/sealing washer deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 102,122 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device/sealing washer deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Surface rust on both front metal brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2017 89,291 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring testers view

Front brake disc lipped & corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 87,271 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Offside Rear Upper fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 22 May 2015 80,006 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 72,765 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 72,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,740 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,984 miles

minor chaffing to both park brake cabbles

Fail 6 Sep 2011 34,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

minor chaffing to both park brake cabbles

Fail 8 Sep 2010 21,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,368 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 13,184 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 VYG is a 2006 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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