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AV05 BDY

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BDY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 86,188 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess centre mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,976 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper suspension top mount has slight movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,511 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,307 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 60,490 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL HAS BEEN RUN FLAT

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Oil leak TURBO CHARGER AREA ()

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 1 May 2018 60,490 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL HAS BEEN RUN FLAT

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Oil leak TURBO CHARGER AREA ()

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 4 May 2017 59,199 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN AND HEAVY PITTING ON INSIDE FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,448 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 49,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 44,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine sump corroding

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Verious upper stop lamps not lighting

Pass 2 May 2012 41,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside full beam lamp glass holed

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front lamp lens cracked

Verious high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Fail 2 May 2012 41,615 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside full beam lamp glass holed

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front lamp lens cracked

Verious high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 4 May 2011 36,105 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 36,089 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Screw through tread of o/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,749 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 23,733 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AV05 BDY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV05 BDY, 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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AV05 BDY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 28 April 2005.

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