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FA05 XYX

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,110 mi
Last recorded97,110 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XYX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,110 miles

Front engine mount rubber is very worn

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

under covers are fitted everywhere

Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,912 miles

Front engine mount rubber is very worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

under covers are fitted everywhere

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

under covers are fitted everywhere

Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 96,894 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,389 miles

N/s headlamp output slightly dim.

O/s/f tyre worn more on inner edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 95,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions DOR incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/s headlamp output slightly dim.

O/s/f tyre worn more on inner edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,609 miles

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2014 72,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Outer Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,170 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 54,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front bake disc heavily lipped

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake disc heavily lipped

Offside front track rod end dust cover split

Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front bake disc heavily lipped

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake disc heavily lipped

Offside front track rod end dust cover split

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,392 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 26,388 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,325 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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FA05 XYX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA05 XYX, 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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FA05 XYX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 4 March 2005.

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