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M50 SNP

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 SNP
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,277 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished but still preventing any leaks from fuel tank

Fail 10 Mar 2026 93,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished but still preventing any leaks from fuel tank

Pass 25 Feb 2025 90,353 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 88,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,321 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 75,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,nearside rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,nearside rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,287 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,554 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,824 miles

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

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

engine oil sump corroded

front tyres perished and worn on edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 54,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded

front tyres perished and worn on edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,679 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,049 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,187 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 32,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,658 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,724 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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M50 SNP is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,777 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 Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M50 SNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Light Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Light Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M50 SNP is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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