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DG05 DRG

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,263 mi
Last recorded37,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DRG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 37,263 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 26,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 26,656 miles

Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 26,358 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 26,193 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 26,192 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,706 miles

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,817 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 23,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,849 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,720 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres starting to crack between treads.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,317 miles

Front and rear tyres perishing between tread

Front wipers smearing.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Ignition lock fails to engage when the key is removed. Not sure if the vehicle is fitted with a steering lock from factory. Benefit should be given ref 2.1 vosa inspection manual.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre and offside front tyre has slight cracking to treads.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 21,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Ignition lock fails to engage when the key is removed. Not sure if the vehicle is fitted with a steering lock from factory. Benefit should be given ref 2.1 vosa inspection manual.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre and offside front tyre has slight cracking to treads.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,166 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,570 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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DG05 DRG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG05 DRG, 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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DG05 DRG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 31 March 2005.

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