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LN05 OWA

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,422 mi
Last recorded68,422 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 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

RegistrationLN05 OWA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,422 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 68,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 68,117 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 68,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,030 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 66,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,130 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

ns headlamp aim set to lower limit

Fail 8 Sep 2016 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

ns headlamp aim set to lower limit

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,726 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,474 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,272 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,802 miles

1 x upper stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,784 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,784 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LN05 OWA 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 LN05 OWA, 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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LN05 OWA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 March 2005.

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