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EF05 UOH

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,718 mi
Last recorded72,718 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 UOH
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,718 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 72,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 71,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 71,779 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 71,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,875 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 64,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower joints and also have play in joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,559 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front discs rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,803 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 47,803 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,588 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,263 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

brake pedal soft

Fail 26 Oct 2015 40,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

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

brake pedal a little soft

Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,466 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,366 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 30,334 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,983 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 25,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 17,480 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,723 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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EF05 UOH is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EF05 UOH, 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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EF05 UOH is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 June 2005.

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