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LV05 XCO

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,478 mi
Last recorded98,478 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XCO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,478 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated mk yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner brake discs faces corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lens has condensation inside and water inside

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2026 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated mk yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner brake discs faces corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lens has condensation inside and water inside

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2025 97,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated mk yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Feb 2025 97,406 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated mk yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,262 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,618 miles

oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in tread

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2022 92,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in tread

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,488 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lens has condensation inside

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper broken by no plate lamp

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,488 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lens has condensation inside

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper broken by no plate lamp

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,724 miles

engine oil leak - engine sump pan corroding through

Fail 29 Oct 2020 90,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak - engine sump pan corroding through

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,624 miles

oil leak from engine

various chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,884 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,299 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 78,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,534 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,884 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,271 miles

both rear tyres low tread nearside rear close to the limit

covers fitted to vehicle

front brake pads seem low front discs slightly lipped

nearside front indicator,fog light lense cracked

petrol cap seal starting to crack

rear brakes squeaky operation

Fail 25 Apr 2009 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres low tread nearside rear close to the limit

covers fitted to vehicle

front brake pads seem low front discs slightly lipped

nearside front indicator,fog light lense cracked

petrol cap seal starting to crack

rear brakes squeaky operation

Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,234 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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LV05 XCO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV05 XCO, 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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LV05 XCO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 April 2005.

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