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CU05 FYZ

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,451 mi
Last recorded88,451 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 FYZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 88,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and outer casing damaged (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 88,450 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and outer casing damaged (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 81,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,879 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, near the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, near the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

rear engine mounting bush worn slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2021 78,682 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, near the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, near the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

rear engine mounting bush worn slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,162 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,432 miles

Misting of oil on engine and gear box

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 70,045 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,092 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,599 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,599 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Nearside front tyre tread feathered.

Offside front tyre tread feathered.

Pass 13 May 2008 39,856 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 39,856 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of vehicle

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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CU05 FYZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CU05 FYZ, 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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CU05 FYZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 9 June 2005.

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