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GL05 DWO

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,129 mi
Last recorded172,129 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 DWO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 172,129 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 168,559 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 161,136 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 151,358 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 146,141 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 146,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 141,695 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 137,363 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 128,277 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 128,276 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 117,392 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 107,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres getting low

Pass 10 May 2016 97,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 10 May 2016 97,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 87,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in n/s rear tyre advise change

rusty sump pan

Fail 19 May 2015 87,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in n/s rear tyre advise change

rusty sump pan

Pass 22 May 2014 78,724 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap starting to deteriat , replasement recomended

Fail 22 May 2014 78,724 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap starting to deteriat , replasement recomended

Pass 16 May 2013 68,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp glass broken not effecting beam image

Pass 18 May 2012 58,381 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,248 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,790 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,652 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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GL05 DWO is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GL05 DWO, 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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GL05 DWO is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 17 June 2005.

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