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IUI 230

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,176 mi
Last recorded103,176 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 230
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 103,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 97,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,957 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner wall / 204/45/16H Bridgestone

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,207 miles

fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Fail 26 Apr 2014 57,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flat spots on inner edge of n/s/f & o/s/f tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flat spots on inner edge of n/s/f & o/s/f tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,931 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 49,791 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Water ingress in NSR lamp unit

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,381 miles

Lower bush on both rear shock absorbers is slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,677 miles

Engine sump porous

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,310 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,751 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,086 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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IUI 230 is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IUI 230, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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IUI 230 is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 April 2005.

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