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LD05 DTZ

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,436 mi
Last recorded57,436 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 DTZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,436 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 55,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,005 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 52,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,411 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,010 miles

Both front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 46,010 miles

Both front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 44,349 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under trays and sill panels

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,101 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished on sidewalls

Fail 1 Mar 2017 40,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,362 miles

offside headlamp dip beam poor output.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,293 miles

offside rear indicator fading

Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear indicator fading

Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,253 miles

both rear tyres cracking heaivly on tread reccomend attention very soon

oil level low

rear indicator bulbs fading

rear number plate

Fail 4 Mar 2010 19,252 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking heaivly on tread reccomend attention very soon

oil level low

rear indicator bulbs fading

rear number plate

Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,115 miles

all four tyres cracking on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,517 miles

advise all tyres cracking on tread

advise slight noise offside rear handbrake during operation

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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LD05 DTZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LD05 DTZ, 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 LD05 DTZ registered?

LD05 DTZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 25 March 2005.

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