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MV05 LGU

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,436 mi
Last recorded143,436 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LGU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 143,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 137,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 137,440 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 136,636 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested both front (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine bay area ()

under trays fitted, preventing a full underside inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,273 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 121,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,613 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 105,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,429 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 91,429 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 77,722 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2009 44,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,060 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2008 26,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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MV05 LGU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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 MV05 LGU, 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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MV05 LGU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 March 2005.

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