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GV55 UWZ

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,815 mi
Last recorded65,815 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UWZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,815 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 65,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,660 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,584 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 59,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both- faulty LEDs (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,873 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 54,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,273 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightley perrished

Fail 3 Jan 2013 41,685 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightley perrished

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,159 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,608 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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GV55 UWZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV55 UWZ, 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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GV55 UWZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 28 December 2005.

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