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BU05 OZO

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,200 mi
Last recorded56,200 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OZO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 56,200 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Fail 15 May 2026 56,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,418 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,496 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 44,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt seperate ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end attachment to hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,073 miles

Nearside Front play in shock absorber

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,418 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,163 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 23,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,785 miles

Offside Front suspension lower arm rear bush slight play

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2015 21,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 21,581 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 20,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 17,435 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2010 13,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,887 miles

under car covered in platic covers restricting view of components

Pass 29 May 2008 10,867 miles

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

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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BU05 OZO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 OZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BU05 OZO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 8 June 2005.

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