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FL05 KNM

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,236 mi
Last recorded88,236 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KNM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,236 miles

Both rear abs reluctor rings cracked

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radial arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radial arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear ABS reluctor rings cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2024 82,429 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear ABS reluctor rings cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2023 76,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 74,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal becoming perished

Fail 5 Sep 2022 74,479 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel cap seal becoming perished

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking on outer edges slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,051 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

under side covered with trays

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 8,694 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,137 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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FL05 KNM 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 90%.

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 FL05 KNM, 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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FL05 KNM is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 22 April 2005.

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