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MV05 LHD

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,426 mi
Last recorded66,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LHD
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,426 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 66,224 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 55,249 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 55,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 52,566 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 52,566 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 49,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres have slight cracking in tread pattern

Pass 14 May 2014 49,402 miles

front tyres have slight cracking in tread pattern

Pass 17 May 2013 46,174 miles

slight cracking in tyre treads front tyres

Pass 9 May 2012 39,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,474 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,677 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 26,674 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,365 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,465 miles

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 LHD is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHD, 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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What year was MV05 LHD registered?

MV05 LHD is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MV05 LHD safe to buy?

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