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MV54 FZC

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,482 mi
Last recorded89,482 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 FZC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 89,482 miles

wear/movement to engine mounts

Fail 28 Feb 2018 89,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

wear/movement to engine mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,132 miles

Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 81,132 miles

Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak eng bay area

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,162 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,199 miles

n/s/f head lamp cracked

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres perrishing 185/55/15

o/s/r hand brake effort low

scratch marks on screen in zone A not effecting drivers veiw

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,377 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 35,377 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,268 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MV54 FZC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV54 FZC, 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 MV54 FZC registered?

MV54 FZC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 26 January 2005.

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