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AY05 DSU

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,093 mi
Last recorded122,093 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DSU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 122,093 miles

Front Number plate damage.

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 122,092 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Number plate damage.

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inside (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 29 May 2018 105,386 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced possibly bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inside (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,744 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 91,741 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,988 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,732 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 76,732 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

petrol cap rubber seal starting to crack / perish slightly

sump starting to corrode

suspect front brake pads getting lowish

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,602 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 15 Apr 2011 56,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2010 45,600 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 31,706 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,485 miles

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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AY05 DSU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY05 DSU, 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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AY05 DSU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 March 2005.

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