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LA05 BNU

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,002 mi
Last recorded66,002 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 BNU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 66,002 miles

Rear oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2024 54,989 miles

Oil sump porous

Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,360 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 48,943 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 45,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 42,372 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 42,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2016 39,235 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 39,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 35,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,872 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 22,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 15,849 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 12,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 12,239 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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LA05 BNU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA05 BNU, 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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What year was LA05 BNU registered?

LA05 BNU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 5 July 2005.

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