SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A (2006)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 48 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests (2024)
48
Avg Mileage
92,871 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,740
Is the 2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A reliable?
Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the SMART brand average of 80%.
At 18 years old, 69% of SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION As from 2006 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 48 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 92,871 miles.
How does the 2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A has 92,871 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 133,200 miles for a 18-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
How much does a 2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A cost to run?
Higher than average due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A by Year
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About the 2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A
The 2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A is a city car with a 698cc petrol engine. 48 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 82% of 2006 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 92,871 miles at 18 years old, SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A Fuel Costs
The modest 698cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,740 (£145/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £30 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 69% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.
Buying a Used 2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A
At 18 years old, the SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. Note: with only 48 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2006 SMART ROADSTER FINALE EDITION A
If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- NISSAN MICRA (2005) 72% pass rate (+3%) from 27,370 tests
- PEUGEOT 107 (2008) 71% pass rate (+2%) from 22,381 tests
- TOYOTA AYGO (2008) 70% pass rate (+1%) from 20,915 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2004) 68% pass rate (-1%) from 17,048 tests