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LD05 FVF

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FVF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 73,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre valve heavily perished

Pass 20 Dec 2024 72,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 72,072 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 69,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 69,555 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 68,503 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,087 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced four of five bulbs working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,225 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 58,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,269 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,524 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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LD05 FVF is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD05 FVF, 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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What year was LD05 FVF registered?

LD05 FVF is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 March 2005.

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