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KE05 MXR

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,628 mi
Last recorded80,628 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 MXR
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,628 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 80,628 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,653 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,623 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Sump corroded

Unable to check various components due to covers

Fail 3 Dec 2018 76,623 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Sump corroded

Unable to check various components due to covers

Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,182 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,347 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,219 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,217 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,304 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 39,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,964 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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KE05 MXR is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KE05 MXR, 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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KE05 MXR is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 28 June 2005.

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