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AK05 VHC

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,812 mi
Last recorded91,812 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VHC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 91,812 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,507 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,404 miles

Nearside Front side light lens cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,354 miles

Nearside Front lamp, indicator/sidelight damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front side light lens broken

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre heavily cracked on outside edge

offside front tyre heavily cracked on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,271 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 19,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 19,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

All Tyres badly perished and crack close to ply or cords. Replace

Fail 16 Jan 2012 19,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,801 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,556 miles

both wipers worn

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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AK05 VHC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 VHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 VHC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 26 April 2005.

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