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LD05 NUV

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,116 mi
Last recorded82,116 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 81,568 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 80,601 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,352 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,784 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 74,159 miles

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

R/H FRont tyre, inner edge worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,159 miles

R/H FRont tyre, inner edge worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,162 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,216 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 44,496 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,046 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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LD05 NUV is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NUV, 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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LD05 NUV is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 22 June 2005.

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