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DE05 YNY

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YNY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,643 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 88,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective petrol cap rubber seal. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,553 miles

All indicator bulbs becoming white

Front lower suspension ball joints. And steering track rod ends dust covers deteriorating!

Pass 7 May 2016 74,697 miles

Nearside Front play in track rod/ball joint end, advise replacement

Nearside Rear nail in tyre inner edge

handbrake movement side to side, advise adjustment

Fail 7 May 2016 74,697 miles

Nearside Front play in track rod/ball joint end, advise replacement

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre inner edge

handbrake movement side to side, advise adjustment

Pass 11 May 2015 64,755 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 43,958 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 May 2012 39,348 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 29 May 2012 39,347 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Bad oil leak from engine.

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 27 May 2011 32,267 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 32,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,599 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 24,598 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 17,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,072 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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DE05 YNY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE05 YNY, 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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DE05 YNY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 27 May 2005.

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