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AU05 SRZ

2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,230 mi
Last recorded110,230 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto50,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SRZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 110,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 105,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,989 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,466 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,034 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,180 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 72,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,775 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 72,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,256 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2014 69,255 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre low on edges

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,317 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,044 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs showing signs of deterioration

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,044 miles

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

front discs showing signs of deterioration

Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,389 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 20,389 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 4,483 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?

Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
3,480
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 38
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AU05 SRZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 50,939 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 Speedsilver Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 SRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 SRZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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