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L222 BAX

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,139 mi
Last recorded104,139 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 BAX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 104,139 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 102,784 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 101,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,951 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both o/s and n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 100,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both o/s and n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 100,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 8 Apr 2022 100,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 9 Apr 2021 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s rear (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower rear bush case corroded (2.4.G.2)

o/sfront side light dull

Fail 26 Aug 2016 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s rear (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower rear bush case corroded (2.4.G.2)

o/sfront side light dull

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,053 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 27 Jun 2014 78,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 60,188 miles

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

nearside front indicator lamp is discolouring

nearside front tyre outer edge of tread and outer wall perishing

offside front tyre outer edge of tread perishing

offside rear and nearside rear indicator lamps are discolouring

offside side repeater lamp outer lens missing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 49,571 miles

offside repeater lens missing

Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,316 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2011 40,316 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,388 miles

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

ns/r+os/f tyres have sidewall damage

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns/r+os/f tyres have sidewall damage

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,020 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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L222 BAX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 L222 BAX, 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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L222 BAX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 June 2005.

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