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HV55 AYL

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,089 mi
Last recorded141,089 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 AYL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 141,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 139,296 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 135,831 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 127,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,807 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 118,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,435 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 88,435 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,050 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)

Rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,190 miles

front brake pads quite thin

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,701 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 27,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,396 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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HV55 AYL 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 81%.

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 HV55 AYL, 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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HV55 AYL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 17 October 2005.

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